Two teenage boys have been arrested after a girl was allegedly forced into a vehicle near a Tesco in Harlow, Essex. The incident has prompted a police investigation.
Incident Details
Police were called on the evening of Monday, August 3, to a report of a teenage girl being forced into a vehicle in Church Langley. The incident is reported to have started in the Minton Lane car park at Tesco shortly after 6.50pm.
The vehicle reportedly then travelled to Epping, where the girl said she got out of the car in Buckingham Road, at the junction with Lower Swaines, at around 7.30pm.
Arrests and Bail
On Tuesday, a 15-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment. They have since been released on bail while enquiries continue.
Police Appeal
The investigation remains ongoing, and police have thanked members of the public who came forward since the appeal was issued. Officers are continuing to appeal for anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam footage, or other evidence relating to the incident.
DS Paul Marks said: "We understand this incident has caused concern in the community and I'd like to thank everyone who has come forward with information so far. Based on our enquiries to date, we do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the wider public. The victim continues to be supported by specialist officers while our investigation continues."
Anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police is urged to get in contact, quoting incident 1362 of August 3. Anonymous reports can be made to independent charity Crimestoppers through their website or by calling 0800 555 111.
