Teenager kidnapped by three men who snatched him off street, beat him and demanded money in Milton Keynes
A TEENAGER was kidnapped by three men who punched him repeatedly in the head while demanding money.
The 19-year-old was snatched by the men who forced him to get in their car in Milton Keynes.
The brazen daylight kidnapping happened as the victim was walking along the road near his home.
He managed to flee his captors when the car had to stop and he leapt out and ran away, despite his injuries.
Police were called following the street snatch, which happened on Tuesday afternoon.
Today officers issued an image of the car they believe was involved and which they were seeking.
A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said: "Between 4pm and 4.30pm on Tuesday a 19-year-old man was walking along Woolmans in Fullers Slade, Milton Keynes when he was approached by a man who told him to get into a car that was parked nearby.
";Inside the car were another two men and the car drove away with the victim inside. Whilst in the car, the three offenders demanded money and punched him a number of times to the head.
"At around 4.30pm the car stopped in Condor Close, Eaglestone and the victim got out of the car.
"The offenders then drove off in the direction of Golden Drive.
"The victim sustained minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment.
"The offenders are described as three black men and the car depicted is a white Volkswagen Tiguan or T-Roc."
Investigating officer Detective Constable Shannon Smith, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “This incident has understandably left the victim feeling shaken and I am keen to hear from anyone who knows anything about this incident.
“We are following up on a number of leads as part of our investigation and believe that this is an isolated.
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"I hope that the public may be able to assist our inquiries further with footage of this white Volkswagen as it travelled between Fullers Slade and Eaglestone from 4pm to 4.30pm on Tuesday, particularly if you were on the A5 at these times.
“If you have any information or footage, you can contact us using our online form or by calling 101.
"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.”