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Hamtramck Teen Rescued After Bus-Stop Abduction at Gunpoint

A clerk recognized the teen’s silent plea, prompting a swift arrest.

Overview

  • The 16-year-old was abducted at gunpoint near the Edwin and Brombach bus stops, which police said happened just after 7 a.m. Monday.
  • Tips from classmates using social media and phone location led officers to a Sunoco at Conant and Nevada about 30 minutes later.
  • Inside the store, the girl mouthed 'help' to a clerk who stepped between them and guided her to safety.
  • Surveillance and police body-camera video show the suspect and teen at the gas station as officers arrived to make the arrest, and a gun was recovered.
  • The suspect remains in custody with charges pending and identity withheld until arraignment, while officials call the case random and increase patrols with plans for more city cameras.