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Police warn about Bradford Facebook group hoax

A post regarding a child abduction attempt in Bradford is unfounded
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NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE SERVICE
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The South Simcoe Police Service is advising the public that a post on a Bradford Buy and Sell Facebook group is a hoax.

The post regarding a child abduction attempt in Bradford is unfounded and has been sourced to a Facebook account that has made the same post in multiple cities in the United States.

Thank you to the resident who brought this to our attention and sought to verify the information.

This is a good example of how you can't believe everything you read on social media.  When in doubt, contact us and we can help.

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