believed to be armed and dangerous. the fbi and state police are assisting authorities in aberdeen and collecting clues from ripken's home and car as they try to close this case. >> reporter: and police told us they have been asked many times today whether they believe there is anything fishy about this. whether they believe it is in any way, a hoax. they said they believe it is a real abduction. they are actively looking for this man and offering rewards for information leading to tips tonight. reporting live, mike hellgren, wjz eyewitness news. >> mike, thank you. wjz will stay on this story with new reaction from vi ripken's friends coming up tonight at 6:00. >>> a baltimore county man is accused of having sex with a child. police say the pair met through a smart phone app. vic has more on this disturbing case. >> reporter: 36-year-old steven photos is charged with sexual fiance against a 13-year-old boy. police say potos contacted the teen through a smart phone app called...