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TMCNet:  BRIEF: Deputies: Man kidnapped during violent robbery

[January 11, 2013]

BRIEF: Deputies: Man kidnapped during violent robbery

Jan 09, 2013 (Independent Tribune - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- CONCORD, N.C. -- Authorities on Monday arrested a man they say robbed a man after beating and kidnapping him.

Pedro Lorenzo Salinas, 20, was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and first degree kidnapping. He is being held in the Cabarrus County Jail under a $100,000 bond.

Deputies say on Sunday Salinas attacked and restrained another man while he took $1,200 worth of valuables, according to an arrest warrant.

The victim was seriously injured in the robbery, and deputies say a handgun and knife were involved in the robbery.

Items stolen included a Samsung LCD Smart TV, a Dell laptop computer, two rings and $20 cash.

Salinas' next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 29.

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