A truly frightening incident took place in Oakland, California, just a few days ago. A woman was apparently kidnapped during the day. Despite her terrified cries for help, drivers going past seemingly ignored her screams and evidently did nothing to assist her. Their inaction makes the situation even more horrific. And scary. Watching a short video of the situation is absolutely chilling.
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The Oakland Police Department Released A Statement And A Video
(Video via Oakland Police Department)
Per a release from the Oakland Police Department dated March 6, 2025, “The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating a kidnapping. Just after 3:30 p.m. on March 4, 2025, an unidentified Black female was walking in the 1800 block of 98th Avenue when an unknown suspect attempted to hit her with a vehicle. The suspect then exited the vehicle and punched the victim multiple times, causing severe injuries. …[S]uspect then forcefully grabbed the victim and placed her inside the vehicle against her will while she yelled that she was being kidnapped. The suspect then entered the driver’s seat and drove westbound on 98th Avenue to an unknown location.”
The Brief Video Shows What Took Place
The Oakland PD also released a 25-second video allegedly showing the kidnapping. A car pulls up in front of what appears to be a house. It is daytime. There is vehicular traffic going by as normal in front of that home. A man exits the car and grabs a woman. Then he seems to shove her into the passenger seat of the car. The entire incident is over in mere seconds…