Cops hunt driver after boy, 16, kidnapped off street and bundled into a Mini in terrifying ambush in Slough | The Sun
COPS have launched a hunt for the driver of a Mini used in a horror kidnapping of a 16-year-old boy.
The victim was forced into the back of the car in Slough, Berkshire at around 4pm on April 15.
Thames Valley Police said the boy was walking along Warwick Avenue in the town when the driver approached him.
Three passengers leapt out of the vehicle and began shouting at him before forcing him into the back seat and speeding away.
All four suspects were described as white, in their twenties with short hair, either dark, brown or black.
The front seat passenger was carrying an object believed to be either a stick or a long knife.
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They were all described as having Irish accents.
The trio who got out of the car are all believe to be around 5ft 9in in height, and one was wearing a bright red t-shit while the others war tracksuits and hoodies.
The car was described as a black Mini Clubman, with two red stripes on the roof and black alloys.
It returned to the area around 10 minutes later and the boy was let out, according to police.
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Investigators are now appealing for witnesses or dash cam footage to help find those responsible.
Detective Constable Ashley Jones said: "We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has information about what happened to please come forward.
"We would also appeal to any motorists who were in the local area around the time of the incident to please check dash-cam footage in case it may have captured something that could assist the investigation.
"Additionally, please could any residents in the vicinity of Warwick Avenue and Canterbury Avenue with CCTV also review any footage and get in touch if you believe it may have captured anything that could help the investigation."
Anyone with information is urged to contact the force on 101, quoting reference 43230163928.
Those who wish to make an anonymous report can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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