Ransom Demanded from Woman, Police Say

Upper Macungie Police  said a woman was told by telephone that her father was being held captive and that the caller demanded a $2,500 ransom for his safe return.

Police said the victim received a cell phone call Monday at the Hilton Garden Inn in Breinigsville at approximately 2:30 p.m.

Police said the woman was told her father was being held captive. The caller demanded $2,500 for his release.

Police said the woman hung up the phone, called her father, and ascertained he was safe.

Police said the call was an attempt of fraud under false pretenses.