Fayetteville police say reported abduction didn't actually happen

PREVIOUS REPORT: Police said the two boys were playing outside their Fayetteville home when they were abducted but later dropped off near a gas station unharmed.

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Fayetteville police say the reported abduction of a 6-year-old and 9-year-old boy Monday night did not actually happen.

Authorities originally said it happened around 7:30 p.m. along the 5600 block of Monks Walk Court when a car pulled up near a residence and the suspects abducted the boys.

On Tuesday, police said further investigation revealed there was no abduction.

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