Essex Police are investigating after a teenage girl was forced into a vehicle by men in Harlow and driven for around 40 minutes until she managed to flee to safety
Essex Police are investigating after men forced a teenage girl into a car and drove off with her.
On Wednesday, August 3 just after 6.50pm a teenage girl, was forced into a vehicle in Church Langley, Essex and driven to Epping. The girl managed to get out the car and flee to safety 40 minutes after the terrifying ordeal began.
Essex Police are now urging members of the public in the areas at the time to come forward with any information. The suspects have been described as “white men who were wearing tracksuits.”
An Essex Police spokesperson said: “Detectives are investigating an incident which happened in Harlow this evening (Monday 3 August).
“We were called to a report of a teenage girl being forced into a vehicle in Church Langley and driven to Epping, where she managed to flee the car. The incident started in the Minton Lane car park by Tesco at just after 6.50pm.
“The car drove to Epping and the victim managed to get out of the car in Buckingham Road at the junction with Lower Swaines at 7.30pm and get help.
“The girl is safe with her family and is being supported by specialist officers. Thankfully she has not suffered any serious injuries.
“Investigating officers are appealing to anyone who saw the incident in Church Langley or Epping to contact them urgently. The girl is white and has blonde hair. She was wearing a black top, black shorts and white socks and trainers.
“The vehicle involved is believed to be a black car and the suspects are described as white men who were wearing tracksuits.”
Detective Sergeant Paul Marks said: “We know this incident will be concerning to people. We understand and we are working at pace to try and identify the car and the men involved in this incident. If you were at either of these locations this evening please check your dashcam or CCTV.
“If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us. Please quote 1362 of 3 August.”