Police: 10 New Tips In Vi Ripken Case
Aberdeen police and neighboring agencies continue to investigate the case.
Nearly two weeks after Vi Ripken was abducted from her home, police continue to search for clues and a suspect in the case.
Aberdeen police spokesman Lt. Fred Budnick said tips continue to come in, particularly following Friday's series of national television appearances and a high-profile news conference involving the victim's son—National Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken.
In an email Monday afternoon, Budnick wrote: "Over the weekend a few new tips have been called in, ten or so. The tips continue to be investigated."
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Violet Ripken, 74, was taken from her home by a man hiding in her garage between 7 and 8 a.m. on July 24, and returned unharmed to her neighborhood, where she was found tied up in her car around 6:15 a.m. on July 25, police said.
The case appeared on Friday's episode of America's Most Wanted.
The episode aired the same day that Cal Ripken went on a national morning television program and held an emotional press conference in Baltimore.
Earlier in the week, billboards throughout the Baltimore metro region featured the composite sketch, along with the 410-836-5432 tip line.
Stay with Patch for updates.
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- America's Most Wanted Features Ripken Case
- Ripken: Family Still Feels Safe In Aberdeen
- VIDEO: Emotional Ripken Recalls Night His Mom Was Abducted
- IronMan Emotional Discussing 'Premeditated' Abduction Of His Mother
- Vi Ripken Not Living at Home Since Abduction
- Police: No Big Breaks In Vi Ripken Abduction Case
- Cal Ripken Will Address Mother's Abduction In News Conference
- Billboards Feature Suspect In Vi Ripken Case
- Police Release Sketch Of Suspect In Alleged Vi Ripken Abduction
- Police Release Video In Vi Ripken Abduction Case
- Aberdeen Police Continue To Investigate Vi Ripken Abduction Case
- PHOTOS: Suspect In Vi Ripken Abduction
- VIDEO: Aberdeen Police Discuss Vi Ripken Case
- Vi Ripken Safe After Being Abducted, Motive Unknown
DawnP
9:27 am on Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Glad to hear they've gotten some new tips, thanks to the publicity around the case. I hope they catch the guy. Thanks to Patch for the continued updates.