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Neighbor called ‘person of interest’ in missing woman case

Neighbor called 'person of interest' in missing woman case | iNFOnews.ca
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HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Prosecutors say a Maryland man with a 1971 kidnapping conviction is a “person of interest” in a woman’s disappearance.

Washington County Assistant State’s Attorney Daniel Dumproff made the comment Friday at a bond review hearing in Hagerstown for 67-year Jerry Petry of Hancock. Petry’s bail was set at $500,000.

Petry was charged Thursday with stealing about $4,000 from the bank account of his missing neighbour, 54-year-old Laurie Hendershot. He’s also charged with illegally possessing ammunition and obstructing an investigation.

Assistant Public Defender Alex Hutt says Petry has co-operated in the investigation.

Investigators say Hendershot was last seen July 7, in Petry’s company. Petry told investigators he last saw her June 14.

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This story has been corrected to show that Petry is charged with illegally possessing ammunition, not firearms

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