Sarnia Police cruiser outside police headquarters on Christina Street. May 23, 2019. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)Sarnia Police cruiser outside police headquarters on Christina Street. May 23, 2019. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)
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Woman allegedly kidnapped in violent break and enter

A woman was allegedly kidnapped in a violent break and enter in Sarnia Friday.

Police said they were called to the area of Confederation Street and Stuart Street at 1 p.m. when a 22-year-old woman ran up to a home, not dressed for the weather indicating she had been kidnapped.

Investigators learned earlier in the day two males and one female entered the victim's residence with one of the suspects carrying an axe.

Police allege there was interaction in the home where the woman was assaulted and taken to a waiting vehicle driven by a third male.

She was allegedly held in the vehicle against her will and continued to be assaulted.

Police said after some time the suspects decided to release her and pushed her out of the stopped vehicle and then she went for help.

Officers were able to arrest one person at a home on Brock Street where the vehicle that was used was found and seized.

Alexander Morningstar Hall, 30, of Petrolia, faces kidnapping and break and enter charges.

He was held for bail.

Sarnia police believe this was a targeted incident.

Members of Criminal Investigations Division continue to investigate and further arrests and charges are expected.

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