Charlotte, N.C. – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s Homicide Unit and Missing Persons Unit are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the victim and suspect of a recent kidnapping.
On December 15, 2021, at 7:20 a.m., officers in the Eastway Division responded to the 3700 block of Driftwood Drive regarding a Check the Welfare call for service. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a resident who showed them footage captured from their video doorbell. This footage shows a violent encounter between two individuals and had a bookmark of approximately 3:00 a.m. on December 15, 2021. A victim can be seen attempting to flee from the suspect on foot while seeking help. The suspect then grabbed the victim, threw them to the ground and proceeded to assault them multiple times. The victim is then dragged against their will toward a vehicle parked on the roadway.
The vehicle was last seen traveling toward Albemarle road. Detectives believe that the victim has sustained injuries that need immediate medical treatment due to this assault and kidnapping.
Detectives believe the suspect vehicle is possibly a Silver Honda Fit.
