Suspect Still Wanted In SW Charlotte Attempted Kidnappings

CHARLOTTE, NC — There is still no sign of the man who tried to kidnap two women in southwest Charlotte, and then burned his car before police could find him.

The first attempted kidnapping happened on York Road just before 8am Tuesday. The second happened eight miles away on Dixie River Road about an hour later.

Police later found the suspect’s burned car on Performance Drive.

Both victims described the suspect as a light skinned Hispanic male with a gun. They say he tried to force them into a Mercedes.

CMPD is still asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.