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Attempted child abduction in Johnson Co. was a fake report

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After an extensive investigation, the Johnson County Sheriff's Department now says an alleged attempted child abduction reported on September 27 in Goreville, has been found to be UNTRUE.

Investigators say there was no such incident or person of interest. It was a false report.

They say the reporting party is getting the assistance they need.

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