Kidnap Incident, Belfast
01 Oct 2009
Detectives from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch, are investigating a kidnapping incident in Belfast, County Antrim. Two men were held captive at a house overnight. This morning, one was forced to go to his place of work, which is a financial institution. He was then instructed to go to the Lenadoon area of West Belfast, where a sum of money was taken by the kidnappers. Police were alerted, and have since recovered a black Vauxhall Astra car, believed to have been used in the incident.
Both men who were held captive were freed by the kidnappers, and while they were not physically harmed, they were frightened by their ordeal.
Detectives are keen to hear from anyone who was in the Lenadoon shops area this afternoon around midday, and saw a black Vauxhall Astra car, to contact them.
The number to call is 0845 600 8000 and ask for Detectives at North Queen Street.
Information can also be given anonymously via the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.
