Coverage dated August 16, 2026

Harnett County kidnapping suspect in custody

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ERWIN, N.C. (WNCN) ----Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats announced a possibly armed and dangerous man wanted for kidnapping was taken into custody. Deputies were looking for 38-year-old Daniel Francis Gear after he was accused of kidnapping a 12-year-old girl earlier Sunday.

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    ERWIN, N.C. (WNCN) ----Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats announced a possibly armed and dangerous man wanted for kidnapping was taken into custody. Deputies were looking for 38-year-old Daniel Francis Gear after he was accused of kidnapping a 12-year-old girl earlier Sunday.

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