CREEPY: Porcelain Dolls Left On Porches In California

Updated: Friday, July 25 2014, 10:10 AM CDT SAN CLEMENTE, Ca.-- Porcelain dolls are being left on doorsteps and outside of homes in San Clemente, California.

Some parents thought it was scary because the dolls resembled their daughters. "We're very unsettled and obviously taking this very seriously as it concerns our daughters and little girls," one woman said. She did not want to have her face shown.

She says when she saw the doll she thought it was a prank. But when she heard more neighbors also got one, she got concerned.

Police officials say as many as 10 dolls were left at different homes who have daughters around 10-years-old.

"It leaves an impression on your kid. Can you imagine your daughter getting that?! It would freak me out too," said Heidi Colburn.

"We're a little concerned. It's creepy!," said Debbie Call.

This mom says it's a good reminder for neighbors to watch over each other.

But police say the mystery has been solved. They say a well meaning woman who knows the families and attends church with them thought leaving the dolls would be a kind gesture of friendship. "Investigators have concluded that [the neighbor's] motivation was out of goodwill and that she intended it as a kind gesture," police said in a statement. Porcelain Dolls Left On Porches In California

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