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Thursday, May 23, 2013  John Broad, president of Crime Stoppers of Michigan, tells The Detroit News that the cases often leave relatives frantic and they don't know what to do to help find their loved ones. His organization offers rewards for information on missing person cases.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Exactly how do desperate parents know when it's best to leave their children in a presumably safe place or race into the face of danger?

Thursday, May 09, 2013  The Charlevoix County Sheriff's Office is warning of a phone scam that claims to be from the Social Security Administration.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The Sheriff says an automated call identifies that Medical Alert equipment has been purchased on behalf of the recipient of the call.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  A teacher saw that they boy had a swollen lip and redness on one side of his face and when asked about it, the boy told the teacher he had been slapped the night before, police say.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  FDA will investigate added caffeine in foods after new caffeinated gum introduced

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Wary world cities expand security, look to quell jitters in wake of blasts at Boston Marathon

Monday, April 15, 2013  At least 2 other devices have been located in Boston

Monday, April 15, 2013  The Alpena Police Department is warning of a email scam that is claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Update: The missing 5-year-old was returned safe to her home early Monday morning.  She was not hurt.  The Detroit Police Department tells 7&4 News the Amber Alert is cancelled.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Japanese media reported over the weekend that the defense minister has put destroyers with missile interception systems on alert.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The recall affects cars from the 2005 through 2009 model years sold in states where salt is used to clear roads in the winter.

Monday, February 04, 2013  The warning comes amid an influx of flood-damaged cars on the market in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Students are in shock tonight following Wednesday nights abduction of a female student.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office is investigating the attempted abduction of two young boys in the Holiday Hills area.