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 …

5 days ago · A school bus driver was charged with two counts of kidnapping on Wednesday, Jan. 14, after allegedly deviating from his route in Grafton, Massachusetts.

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 …

Although the terms kidnapping and abduction are sometimes used interchangeably, abduction is a broader category that generally does not require the threat or use of force.

Dec 29, 2025 · Espinoza was taken into custody without incident and charged with aggravated kidnapping and indecency with a child, according to inmate arrest records.

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.