Photos show man cradling woman in arms after apparent kidnapping in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN - The NYPD is asking for the public’s help after they say a man possibly kidnapped a woman in Brooklyn.
The photos put out by the NYPD first show a man walking towards a woman with his arms out at the intersection of Stillwell Avenue and Avenue W in the Gravesend section of Brooklyn.
The next photo shows the man cradling the woman in his arms. Police say he then places her into a minivan and drives away.
According to NYPD, the incident happened at around 1:45 Friday morning. They describe the suspect as about 5'10" tall and about 175 pounds. Police say he has a light complexion, facial hair, and was last seen wearing a black shirt, dark pants and black sneakers.
The victim, police say, is approximately 5'5" tall and 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing a striped shirt, blue skirt and white sneakers.
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"This is a community. My son goes to school up the block. My daughter goes to school not too far from here" said one concerned neighbor.
NYPD Crimestoppers put out a photo of the minivan. They describe it as a late model Toyota.
The NYPD is offering a $3,500 reward for anyone who has information about this abduction. Call 800-577-TIPS.