Cell Phone Helped Save Kidnapped Woman

Technology now built into cellular phones is being credited for helping save a Montgomery County woman's life, according to ABC7 News.

"The 27-year-old Silver Spring woman was allegedly kidnapped by her estranged husband Tuesday outside her office in Rockville. As she was being driven around, she was able to place a call to a friend who in turn contacted police.

Police then called the woman and were able to track her from the Global Positing Signal in her cell phone.

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emily | 2:01 PM | SMS used by the Police |
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