Man Arrested for Allegedly Kidnapping Woman in Nowon District

by Park Heewon Posted : May 15, 2026, 11:19Updated : May 15, 2026, 11:19
Nowon Police Station
Nowon Police Station [Photo=Yonhap News]
A man in his 50s has been arrested by police in Seoul's Nowon District on suspicion of kidnapping a woman and holding her in a vehicle. The arrest followed a report from the victim's family, prompting police to track the vehicle and apprehend the suspect within approximately 25 minutes.
According to Yonhap News, the Nowon Police Station arrested the suspect, identified as Mr. A, at around 10:10 p.m. on May 14, on charges of kidnapping and detention.
Police received a call from the victim's family at approximately 9:45 p.m. that evening, stating that they believed the victim was being held inside a vehicle. Following the report, officers quickly initiated an investigation, tracing the suspect's vehicle and locating it near Nowon Station, where Mr. A was taken into custody. The time from the initial report to the arrest was about 25 minutes.
At the time of the arrest, the victim was also found inside the vehicle, fortunately without any serious injuries or life-threatening conditions. Investigations revealed that Mr. A was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the incident.
It was also determined that the victim and Mr. A were acquaintances. Police are currently working to clarify the nature of their relationship and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities plan to conduct a thorough investigation into how Mr. A came to have the victim in his vehicle, the route taken, and whether there was an intent to detain her. They will also assess the motive for the crime and the specific details of the incident based on the victim's statements before deciding whether to seek an arrest warrant.



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