Police launch witness call after a 16-year-old boy was snatched by four ‘Irish-accented’ men in a black Mini – before being released 10 minutes later
- The 16-year-old boy was snatched on Saturday while walking on a road in Slough
- Three men forced him into the car and let him go after 10 minutes
Police have launched a witness call after a 16-year-old boy was snatched by four ‘Irish-accented’ men in a black Mini before being released 10 minutes later.
The teenager was walking down Warwick Avenue in Slough, Berkshire, when he was ambushed by four men driving the Mini at around 4pm Saturday.
Three men then jumped out of the vehicle and aggressively yelled at the boy before tying him into the vehicle.
Thames Valley Police said the 16-year-old was then driven off towards Canterbury Avenue before the driver turned right.
About 10 minutes later, the Mini returned to Canterbury Avenue, where the boy was released from the car.
Police have launched a witness call after a 16-year-old boy was snatched by four ‘Irish-accented’ men in a black Mini (pictured) before being released 10 minutes later
The teenager was walking along Warwick Avenue in Slough when he was ambushed by four men driving the Mini
Police described the car as a black Mini Clubman with a red roof, two red stripes across the top and dark alloys.
The driver is believed to be a white man in his twenties with short, dark hair and wearing black clothing.
The man in the passenger seat is also believed to be a white male in his twenties with short, dark hair and about five feet eight. He was wearing a gray puffa-style hooded top and gray sweatpants.
He also carried a three-foot-long object that police said was either a knife or a stick.
One of the passengers in the backseat is believed to be a white male in his twenties with short, brown hair and about five feet five inches tall.
He has a slim/muscular build and was wearing a red short-sleeved T-shirt, black trousers and black and white trainers.
Meanwhile, the other passenger in the backseat was also described as a white male in his twenties with short, black hair and about five feet tall. He was wearing a black long-sleeved shirt and black sweatpants.
According to the police, all four men had an Irish accent.
Investigating Officer Detective Ashley Jones, based at Slough Police Station, said: ‘We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has information about what happened, to come forward.
Police described the car as a black Mini Clubman with a red roof, two red stripes running across the top with dark alloys
The driver is believed to be a white man in his twenties with short, dark hair and wearing black clothing
“We are also appealing to all motorists who were in the area at the time of the incident to review the dashcam footage in case anything is captured that could aid in the investigation.
“Could residents in the CCTV-surveyed area of Warwick Avenue and Canterbury Avenue also please review all the footage and get in touch if you think anything has been captured that could help the investigation.”
“Anyone with information can contact the police by calling 101 or filing a report online, citing reference 43230163928.”
“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its website.”
