Cleveland | Elderly couple beaten, woman kidnapped

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CLEVELAND -- Two men reportedly stole, robbed and beat an elderly Cleveland couple before stealing their car Monday night, taking the elderly woman with them.

Police located the woman on the city's east side shortly after 12:30 a.m.

Both the man and the woman, in their 80s, are in stable condition and are being treated at Fairview Hospital.

Officers are investigating at the Wolf's Den, near E. 83rd Street and Cedar Avenue, where the woman was found. One person was seen being taken into custody at this scene.

Police say the incident started at the couple's home on Victory Boulevard, near W. 130th Street.

Police say two to three black men in their early 20s broke into the home, held the couple at gunpoint, robbing them and beating them.

The couple were bound with duct tape as the suspects stole their silver 2008 Chevy Malibu sedan.

The suspects put the elderly woman into the trunk of the car as they left the home, leaving the man bound in the driveway.

The man is a retired Air Force veteran.

Police are investigating and have not released any other details at this point.

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Traffic Tryouts for Channel 3 News Today

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Do you know Northeast Ohio's roads like the back of your hand?  Can you work around a traffic jam in a jiffy?

Then you could be Channel 3's next morning Traffic Reporter!

We're searching for a fresh face to join the team, so if you've the got roadway knowledge and a great morning attitude,  join Pat Butler and the WKYC crew for TRAFFIC TRYOUTS on Saturday, July 13.  

Auditions will be held at the Channel 3 Studios, 1333 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland from 8am until 4pm.  You must be at least 18 years old to take part in our traffic tryouts and must register for the auditions by clicking HERE.

Simply pick a time slot for your audition, fill out the rest of the form and we'll see you on the 13th!

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Cleveland Weather: Gradual clearing

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Today: Partly to mostly sunny. Isolated morning showers. Mid 70s. Winds: N 5-10 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant.  Mid 70s.

Thursday: Sunny and milder. Upper 70s.

Friday: Sunny and warmer. Low 80s.

Saturday:  Partly cloudy and warm. Mid/upper 80s.

Sunday:  Partly cloudy. Hot and humid. Isolated thunderstorms. Mid/upper 80s.

Monday:  Partly cloudy. Hot and humid. Isolated thunderstorms. Mid/upper 80s.

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Police audio reveals how officers found women

CLEVELAND - Audio from the police radio traffic sheds more light onto how officers dealt with the frantic calls for help from Amanda Berry.

Amanda first called 911 Monday evening at 5:51pm. She told the 911 dispatcher that she had been kidnapped.

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When officers arrived they quickly realized what they were dealing with.

"This might be for real" said one officer. Within minutes officers found Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight.

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Ariel Castro if now facing three counts of rape and four counts of kidnapping.

Castro is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday morning.

Stay with WKYC for updates to this developing story.

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Ariel Castro arraigned, bond set by judge

CLEVELAND --  Ariel Castro faced a judge Thursday morning in his first court appearance.

A judge set bond at $2 million for each charge against him.  There are four charges against Castro, bringing the bond total to $8 million.

Castro is charged with four counts of kidnapping and three counts of rape in connection with the disappearances of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight.

The three were rescued on May 6 after spending a decade trapped in a house on Seymour Avenue. Investigators say the women have told them they were allowed outside the home just twice in that entire time.

Police say the women were bound and sexually abused during their time in captivity.

Castro's brothers who were arrested along with him are not charged in the disappearances. Both were in court on outstanding misdemeanor matters and are expected to be released from custody today.

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WKYC will provide live breaking coverage throughout the day as the investigation into the rescue of three missing women unfolds.

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The women were found in a Cleveland home on Seymour Avenue on Monday evening after going missing for a decade.

Watch live team coverage on WKYC from now through 7:30 p.m.

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Arrest: Ariel Castro and two brothers arrested in Amanda Berry case

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Safety Director: No human remains found at home where women escaped

CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Safety Director Martin Flask says no human remains have been found at the site where Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight escaped.

The city said on-line that a thorough search of the scene at 2207 Seymour did not reveal human remains.

There were concerns about the site after disturbed soil was found in the backyard. Officials confirmed to Tom Meyer, The Investigator, the three women were forced to have sex with their captors and that the pregnant women were beaten and the babies didn't survive.

The three escaped Monday night. 

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Police: 'Amanda is the real hero here'

CLEVELAND -- Cleveland police and law enforcement officers are giving credit to Amanda Berry for helping lead police to her and two other kidnapped women.

The three were rescued Monday evening from a home on Seymour Avenue after going missing for a decade.

Police say a check of records shows no calls regarding criminal complaints at the home. Officers did go to the house in 2004 for an unrelated investigation but says no one answered the door.

Officers say three brothers Ariel Castro, 52, Pedro Castro 54, and O'Neal Castro, 50, are in custody. Charges are pending.

Investigators say there is no evidence that the kidnappings were part of any larger criminal activity. Police say they will rely primarily in information from Amanda, Gina DeJesus and Michele Knight to help guide their investigation.

During a morning news conference, police said every lead in the cases were investigated and made reference to instances in 2012 and 2006 where locations were excavated in a search for Amanda and Gina respectively.

Berry who had been missing since 2003, kicked out the bottom of a locked door to get to a neighbor's house where she called for help on Monday evening.

Police say a 6-year-old girl found with the women was Amanda's daughter but it's not clear where the child was born.

Commander Ed Tomba told reporters, "Amanda is the real hero here."

Investigators say the discovery of the women was emotional for the officers and agents who had worked the cases for a decade. "Law enforcement officers cry too," said Stephen Anthony with the FBI.

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