Monday, November 19, 2012
Aberdeen Police said the man who abducted the mother of Hall of Famer Cal Ripken made stops in Anne Arundel and Baltimore counties.
The man who abducted Vi Ripken made stops in Glen Burnie and Middle River, Aberdeen police said Monday. Police are seeking help from anyone that may have encountered the man on July 24 or July 25. Police said enhanced images were captured of the suspect at Walmart stores in the 6700 block of Chesapeake Center Drive in Glen Burnie and the 100 block of Carroll Island Road in Middle River. » Read all previous articles on the case here. Police also released images of a van, the owner of which may have made contact with the suspect in the Middle River store, they said. The Dodge van with stickers on both rear side windows is not a suspect vehicle, police said. Anyone with information may contact the criminal investigation section of the …
Monday, August 6, 2012
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." » Follow the Vi Ripken case here. 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 …
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Vi Ripken was abducted from her Aberdeen home July 24, and returned unharmed July 25.
The high-profile abduction case involving Vi Ripken—the mother of National Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken—just got a little more attention. 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. » Follow the Vi Ripken case here. 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…
Friday, August 3, 2012
Patch asked Cal Ripken during Friday's news conference if he and his family feel safe in their home town after their mother, Vi Ripken, was abducted from her home last week.
Cal Ripken grew up in Aberdeen. His mom is still a resident in the city where he grew up and went to grade school. Vi Ripken is still a visible figure in the city—volunteering, participating in events and patronizing local businesses. So Patch asked Cal Ripken during Friday's news conference if he and his family still feel safe in their hometown after Vi Ripken was abducted at gunpoint last week. » Follow the Vi Ripken case here. 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. Stay with Patch for updates. See more:
Cal Ripken talks about his initial reaction to learning his mother was abducted.
Cal Ripken has publicly shown his emotion only a few times. Friday was one of those days. Baseball's IronMan paused and collected his thoughts while his eyes began to well up during a Friday news conference when discussing his mother's abduction last week. » Follow the Vi Ripken case here. 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. Stay with Patch for updates. See more:
An emotional Cal Ripken said during a news conference Friday at the B&O Warehouse overlooking Oriole Park at Camden Yards that he felt his mother was targeted.
An emotional Cal Ripken said Friday he feels his mother's abduction was premeditated. Ripken addressed a crowd of reporters and cameras Friday at the B&O Warehouse in Baltimore. Baseball's IronMan said Vi Ripken is doing well, 10 days after she was abducted at gunpoint from her Aberdeen home. He added that he is hoping to keep the spotlight on the suspect in the case. Ripken said he believed the evidence indicates his mother was targeted. "There was some thought given to it," he said. "The materials used to bind her were brought there, so there was a lot of evidence that shows somewhat of a plan, or that it was premeditated. Premeditated is my words." Asked what it was like when he first learned his mother may be missing, the usually stoic…
Cal Ripken Jr. addressed his mother's well-being on Good Morning America Friday.
Violet Ripken, mother of hall of fame baseball player Cal Ripken Jr., has not returned to her long-time home in Aberdeen since her abduction at the end of July. "She's not back in her home yet, so I guess that gives you some indication to how she's feeling. Your sense of security is violated," Ripken told ABC's "Good Morning America" Friday morning. Ripken told "Good Morning America" he didn't find out his mother was missing until 9 p.m. that evening. Violet Ripken was taken from her home early July 24. "She was doing her normal days activities and was met in her garage at gunpoint," Ripken said. The elder Ripken was then tied up and driven around in a car for about 23 hours. "Who knows what actually happened in the car for that period of …
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Despite a planned news conference featuring Cal Ripken Friday, there have been no major beaks in the abduction of the National Baseball Hall of Famer's mother.
After nearly 10 days, Aberdeen police continue to look for a major break in the Vi Ripken abduction case. Despite new tips received and a news conference planned for Friday featuring Vi Ripken's son, National Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Budnick said police have not made any major advancements in finding the suspect said to have abducted the 74-year-old Aberdeen resident last week. In an email to media Thursday, Budnick thanked media for publishing a composite sketch and video of the suspect. He said police "received about another ten tips" which have been passed on to investigators. » Follow the Vi Ripken case here. 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…
National Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken will speak to the media about Vi Ripken's abduction.
Cal Ripken has given many speeches and news conferences from the B&O Warehouse at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Not like this. Ripken, the National Baseball Hall of Famer, will address the media Friday morning in regards to the abduction of his mother. Patch will provide a recap of the press conference. 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. Cal Ripken will be the only family member to speak at the news conference, which will begin with an update from law enforcement. See more: Stay with Patch for updates.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
At least two Baltimore-area billboards featured the composite sketch of Violet Ripken's alleged abductor. Police released the sketch Tuesday.
A day after it was released by Aberdeen police, a composite sketch of the man who allegedly abducted Vi Ripken appeared on billboards in the Baltimore area. The advertisements—jointly funded by Aberdeen Police Department, Harford County Sheriff's Office, Metro Crime Stoppers and the FBI—appeared on revolving billboards along Interstate 95 and Interstate 83. The billboard, with the black-and-white sketch, read: "WANTED For the Abduction of Violet Ripken Call: (410)-836-5432" The phone number is a 24-7 hotline dedicated to the case. Ripken, 74, is the mother of National Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken—a native of Aberdeen. Violet Ripken was taken from her home by a man hiding in her garage between 7 and 8 a.m. on July 24, and returned …
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. more ›