Crime & Safety

Police Seek Car In Child Kidnapping, Girl Found Safe: Patch PM

Also: ​Plymouth Rock vandalized ahead of 400th anniversary celebration​ | ​Lyft ride wasn't abduction, but misunderstanding | More.

Boston police say a young girl was kidnapped on Monday afternoon in Dorchester. She was later found in Randolph.
Boston police say a young girl was kidnapped on Monday afternoon in Dorchester. She was later found in Randolph. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

Welcome to Monday's Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines:

Girl, 5, Kidnapped In Dorchester, Police Seek Vehicle

The girl was in a car that was stolen along Dorchester Avenue on Monday afternoon. She was later found in Randolph.

Lyft Ride Wasn't Abduction, But Misunderstanding, Police Say

A woman who told police she was kidnapped actually got into the wrong Lyft vehicle, according to police.

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Plymouth Rock Vandalized Ahead Of 400th Anniversary Celebration

Multiple monuments to the Pilgrims were tagged with red spray paint recently, according to Plymouth town officials.

South Shore Barnes & Noble, Pier 1 Imports Closing

Barnes & Noble and Pier 1 Imports both announced they are closing their Braintree stores.

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4 Rescued After Falling Into Icy Pond Near Worcester

The incident happened at a pond in Boylston on Presidents' Day afternoon.

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