Southbridge man charged with kidnapping lured woman using dog walking app, police say
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A Southbridge man faces kidnapping charges after allegedly using a dog walking app to lure a woman to his home. Mark Miller, 62, greeted her at the residence instead of the advertised female contact. Once inside, the woman felt uneasy in the dark house and noticed no dogs were present. Miller allegedly obstructed her escape and made unsettling remarks before she managed to flee. The woman reported the incident to Rover, blocked the suspicious account, and contacted police, leading to Miller's identification as a suspect during the investigation.
The woman felt uneasy upon entering the dark home and quickly realized the advertised dog walking job was a ruse. Mark Miller blocked her escape and tried to encourage her to go upstairs.
After escaping, the woman reported the incident to the dog walking app Rover and subsequently went to the police. She later identified Miller as a suspect during a follow-up investigation.
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