Woman Claims She Was Kidnapped In Parking Lot

A Selma woman claims she was kidnapped from the parking lot of a business on South Equity Drive, forced into her own car and driven to Selma.

The alleged incident occurred around 1:45am Saturday outside the Twisted Owl.

The 21 year-old woman said she was leaving the business with an acquaintance when he allegedly assaulted her, forced her into her vehicle and drove away. She was driven to a location in the Selma city limits before being released.

Police Captain R. Sheppard said the victim had visual signs of injury.

Smithfield Police are working with the Selma Police Department. At last report, no arrests had been made.