Wednesday, August 26, 2020

No kidnapping at Aldi's in Neosho, woman arrested for making a false report


(From the Neosho Police Department)

On 8-24-2020, Neosho Police received report of a possible kidnapping that had occurred on 8-23-2020 at the Aldi's Store located at 2551 Lusk Drive in Neosho.

The 22-year-old female victim in the case reported she was followed out of the store while shopping and was grabbed at her car after unloading her groceries.

The victim stated she was with the kidnappers for around an hour and a half before they returned her to her vehicle unharmed.








During the investigation, detectives learned the story could not be confirmed by the grocery store video, etc.

The victim was confronted with the information gathered by detectives and admitted the story was false.

The 22-year-old was taken into custody and the police department is requesting that the Newton County Prosecuto's office file making a false report charge against the female. The arrestee's name is being withheld until formal charges are filed through the prosecutor's office.

Jason Baird
Chief of Police

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