A Man in His 40s Arrested for Threatening and Kidnapping His Ex-Girlfriend with a Weapon After Breakup

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] The Jangheung Police Station in Jeonnam announced on the 16th that they have arrested A (49) on the spot and are investigating him on charges of threatening and kidnapping his ex-girlfriend with a weapon (special threat, confinement).

A is accused of threatening B (37) with a weapon and forcibly putting her into a car in the parking lot of an apartment in Mokpo, Jeonnam, at around 8:10 p.m. on the 15th, and driving the vehicle for about two hours.

About a year ago, A was notified of a breakup by B, but he continued to demand contact and meetings. On that day, he drove a rental car and unilaterally went to B's house and kidnapped her.

At the time of the incident, B was moving to the parking lot while talking on the phone with an acquaintance. The acquaintance, suspicious after hearing screams and the call being cut off, reported to the police, who tracked the location and arrested A in Jangheung.

In A's car, a rope, an electronic shock device, and a small blunt weapon were found. He testified that he tied B's hands and threw one weapon away on the highway.

The police plan to apply for an arrest warrant for A.

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