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Police Rescue 15-Year-Old, Arrest Suspect After Car-Park Kidnapping

5/21/2026

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Police rescued the 15-year-old from a car park after she was held for seven hours and threatened with a knife.
A 56-year-old white male suspect was arrested in Bowdon, Greater Manchester, and remains in custody.
The girl was taken from Bradgate Road at about 6:45 p.m. on 18 May and reported missing three hours later.
Police issued a vehicle alert after a witness heard the victim’s screams and noted the registration plate.

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Story summary

Police rescued the 15-year-old from a car park after she was held for seven hours and threatened with a knife.
A 56-year-old white male suspect was arrested in Bowdon, Greater Manchester, and remains in custody.
The girl was taken from Bradgate Road at about 6:45 p.m. on 18 May and reported missing three hours later.
Police issued a vehicle alert after a witness heard the victim’s screams and noted the registration plate.