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Rumford police searching for dangerous fugitive

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RUMFORD, Maine (WGAN) Police in Rumford are asking for help finding a dangerous fugitive.

Police say 37-year-old Robert Scott is considered dangerous and is believed to be in the River Valley area of Oxford County.

He’s described as being 5’11, 180 pounds with blond hair and blue eyes.

Police warn residents not to apprehend or engage Scott, but to give them a call if they see him. No other details were released.

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