04-03-2025
Cleveland police searching for Jeep in possible kidnapping
CLEVELAND (WJW) – The Cleveland Division of Police is asking for the public's help finding a Jeep believed to be involved in a kidnapping situation.
According to Cleveland police, officers with the Fifth District responded to a call for a possible kidnapping near East 116th Street and St. Clair Avenue around 3 p.m.
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'The caller reported witnessing two Black males, possibly in their mid-teens and wearing dark clothing, standing near a black Jeep Cherokee SRT. At least one of them was armed and appeared to be pointing a gun at another Black male, also in his mid-teens,' the police department said in a media release.
The witness told police that the teen was 'seemingly taken into the Jeep against his will.'
Investigators said the Jeep then headed westbound on St. Clair.
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According to Cleveland police, the vehicle was spotted on multiple security and Flock cameras. It was last seen in the area of Ivanhoe and Euclid.
Investigators said the Jeep appears to have a broken sunroof.
The alleged victim was seen wearing a red hoodie, investigators said.
Anyone with information should reach out to Cleveland police detectives at (216) 621-1234 or by calling 911.
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