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Houston police chase prompted by report of possible kidnapping

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Published  November 12, 2024 7:06am CST
Houston
FOX 26 Houston

Report of possible kidnapping leads to Houston police chase

A call about a possible kidnapping led to a chase in Houston on Monday night, police say.

The Brief

    • Houston police responded to a welfare call about a possible kidnapping, which led to a chase.
    • Multiple people were detained, and the 12-year-old girl was located.
    • Police are still investigating the incident.

HOUSTON - A call about a possible kidnapping led to a chase in Houston on Monday night, police say.

The incident began around 10 p.m. when officers responded to a welfare check on a possible kidnapping victim, a 12-year-old girl, at a gas station, police say.

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Police say officers located a vehicle matching the description, but the occupants fled from officers.

The pursuit reportedly lasted about five minutes, as the suspects went into a neighborhood.

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Authorities say the car pulled into a garage in the 11900 block of Longwood Garden, and the suspects ran into a house.

Officers detained several people and located the girl.

The incident is still under investigation.

The Source

  • The information in this article is from the Houston Police Department.