Kidnapping is the illegal relocation (abduction) and confinement of a person against their will, and is a crime in many jurisdictions. [1][2] Kidnapping may be accomplished by use of force or fear, or a …

Kidnapping, criminal offense consisting of the unlawful taking and carrying away of a person by force or fraud or the unlawful seizure and detention of a person against his will. In all countries it is …

Oct 22, 2025 · Police have released video of an attempted kidnapping of a woman outside a St. Augustine, Florida, business. 18-year-old Emma Marine was able to fight off her attacker, who is now …

23 hours ago · Four rideshare drivers were federally indicted for allegedly kidnapping passengers in the Houston area and sexually assaulting them.

Nov 24, 2025 · Nigeria school kidnapping: Who’s behind it, why were children targeted? More than 300 school children abducted amid surge in armed attacks, bringing back memories of 2014 Chibok girls’...

On Jan. 16, a movie about a 1977 kidnapping case that happened on Indianapolis’ west side is set to premiere. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual …

4 days ago · WESTON, FLA. (WSVN) - - Authorities said a report of a possible attempted kidnapping of a girl near a school in Weston that drew concern from parents and area residents turned out to be …

Dec 28, 2025 · Get the latest news and breaking news on reports of kidnappings in your local area, the U.S. and worldwide on the New York Post.

Dec 9, 2025 · Under federal and state law, kidnapping is commonly defined as taking or confining a person against their will by force, violence or fraud.

Jan 5, 2026 · Maduro, Pulled Into the U.S. Justice System, Says He Was Kidnapped