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Stamford police nab suspect in child abduction attempt

Stamford police have arrested a man for allegedly trying to lure children into his van Wednesday. Police say shortly before 8 p.m., Ismet Shala, 42, pulled up to three young children at a Stamford housing

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Sep 13, 2007, 6:05 PM

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