Three suspects who kidnapped a lady in Wasaga Seashore, Ont., final week had been wearing police gear and claimed to have a warrant to arrest her, investigators mentioned on Tuesday.
Ontario Provincial Police Det.-Insp. Matt Watson mentioned Elnaz Hajtamiri, 37, was kidnapped from a house final Wednesday night by three males sporting police gear, however not precise police uniforms.
He mentioned the suspects claimed to be there to arrest the sufferer, however when the house owner turned suspicious and tried to name 911, the trio overpowered the proprietor and kidnapped Hajtamiri.
He mentioned the suspects then fled the home in a car described as a white SUV, believed to be a Lexus RX.
“Her household (members) are very involved for her security,” he informed reporters in Orillia, Ont., on Tuesday.
“The OPP is deploying all out there assets to assist find Elnaz. We wish to carry her dwelling.”
The drive has established a devoted tip line for the case and is asking the general public for any data that would assist find Hajtamiri.
Hajtamiri, who additionally goes by the final identify Tamiri, is described as 5 toes three inches tall, with a slim construct and shoulder-length black hair.
This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Jan. 18, 2022.