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Man kidnapped from Matthews apartments; police looking for 2 suspects

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man was kidnapped just after midnight Friday from the parking lot of the Fountains Apartments off Matthews Township Parkway in Matthews and police are searching for two men connected with the abduction.

The two men were dressed in black and were in a black SUV, possibly a Ford.

One man is black with tattoos on the side of his neck, as well as his chest, right bicep and forearms.

The victim was found several hours later at a nearby location and was treated on scene by paramedics.

The alleged kidnapping is an isolated incident, police said.

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Anyone who knows his identity or has any information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective Danielle Helms at dhelms@matthewsnc.gov or 704-847-5555.

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