Young girl forced into Audi and driven away in horror kidnapping attempt as police launch urgent manhunt
KIDNAP HORROR Young girl forced into Audi and driven away in horror kidnapping attempt as police launch urgent manhunt
COPS have launched an urgent manhunt after a young girl was forced into an Audi in a horrifying kidnap attempt.
The girl managed to break free from the vehicle and escape, but her kidnappers remain at large.
2
The horrifying kidnap took place in Harlow, Essex
Credit: Googlemaps
2
Police have launched an urgent search for a young girl's attempted kidnappers
Credit: Alamy
The youngster was forced into the grey Audi A4 on First Avenue, in Harlow, Essex, between 3pm and 3.45pm on Friday (July 4).
Her captors drove her away but the unnamed girl managed to break free from the car.
Now, an urgent search has been launched to find the drivers of the mysterious Audi.
The kidnappers have been described as wearing a black Nike tracksuit and as having ginger hair.
Speaking about the chilling incident, Clare Lawrence, Detective Inspector of Essex Police said:
'I know this incident has caused concern within the community.
"Incidents like this are actually really rare but we know it can be worrying to see, hear, and read about the details.
'My team is working hard to identify the vehicle and the people involved.
'We're also safeguarding the girl and supporting her and her family.
"I believe there will have been a number of people in the area at the time this incident happened and think someone will have seen something that will help our investigation.
Girl, 7, killed and another fights for life after tree 'splits and crashes down' in park 'heaving with families'
'If that's you, I need you to come forward.'
Essex Police have also released a statement about the incident, with more details about the horrifying kidnapping.
The statement read: "It was reported the girl was forced into a grey Audi A4 in First Avenue, near the Mark Hall Academy, between 3pm and 3.45pm on Friday 4 July.
"Detectives from Harlow CID are investigating the incident and working to establish what led up to it.
'The driver of the car was described a man wearing a black Nike tracksuit and had gingery brown hair.
"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us. Please quote the crime reference number 42/93677/25.'
Witnesses can contact the force via their online chat service, by submitting a report on their website or by making an anonymous report to Crimestoppers.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Cambrian News
7 hours ago
- Cambrian News
Llandre drink driver banned for three years
The court heard that the 25-year-old was stopped by police while driving an Audi A4 on Caradogs Well Road in Haverfordwest on 19 June this year.
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Beloved 1920 Rolls Royce recovered by Essex Police
A beloved vintage Rolls Royce has been returned to its owner three days after it was stolen ahead of a European 1920 Silver Ghost, valued at more than £300,000, had been secured to a trailer in the grounds of a hotel near Grays, Essex, on 26 owner, Brian Fitton, 82, was preparing to travel to Tilbury Docks and on to Helsinki in Finland. Essex Police said the car was found intact, on the Fitton thanked the public for their support in reuniting him with his "pride and joy". Mr Fitton had been preparing to take the car to Tilbury Docks ahead of the ferry trip to Helsinki, Finland. Mr Fitton said he had travelled the world in the car for the past 25 years."I was staying at a local hotel and was shocked to find my beautiful car missing the following morning," he said."The route included touring Finland, Sweden, Latvia and Estonia before returning to the UK at the end of the month."Essex police district commander Tony Atkin added: "We know how distressing it is to have your car stolen whether it's a vintage car, a van used for business or a car to do the school run."That's why we take every report seriously and work hard to recover stolen vehicles quickly." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Police name woman who died in hospital days after Airdrie crash
Police have named a woman who died six days after a crash in Airdrie, North Dunn, 68, was a passenger in a black Audi A4 when it collided with a blue BMW M2 on Clark Street, near its junction with Springwells Avenue, on 28 68-year-old, who was from the Airdrie area, was taken to University Hospital Wishaw where she died on driver of the Audi, a 67-year-old man, was taken to University Hospital Monklands and was later discharged. The occupants of the BMW were assessed by paramedics at the Scotland said it was investigating the circumstances of the collision and urged anyone who saw what happened to come forward.
