Four suspects charged after kidnapping and robbery
The 20-year-old victim was at a gathering in an apartment in the 500 block of Richmond Street on July 13, when a group of individuals confronted him at approximately 2:30 a.m.
After interacting until approximately 6 a.m., the group forced the man out of the apartment. One armed suspect uttered threats and assaulted the victim before he was transported in a vehicle throughout the city.
After the suspects stole property from multiple locations and banking institutions, they released the victim at approximately 7 a.m. He sustained minor injuries.
The four suspects, all in their early 20s, were charged with kidnapping, extortion, armed robbery, pointing a firearm and unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon.
They are expected to appear in court on Friday.
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