Two teenagers arrested in Marco, assault and attempted kidnapping

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Three Marco Island teenagers hid in a bush to save their lives. They told police, people in a car chased them down and threatened to kill them. Two teenagers were arrested for assault and attempted kidnapping.

Police arrested two teenagers, 14 years old and 16 years old.

The three teens said after a threat was made by one of the teens in the car, the driver turned the car around toward them. Afterward, one teenager left the vehicle and began to chase the three teen victims.

The three teens ran from the teen pursuing them on foot, hiding in bushes and calling 911.

The transcription shared panicked words exchanged during the 911 call, “The kids are back…now.” “You say the kids are back now?” “Yes, they’re back.” “Do you see both vehicles or one?” “One, only one. I need, I need cops asap.”

When police arrived at the scene, they found the teens with the car and arrested them both. Police said the two arrested told officers it was harmless fun and a joke.

“It’s a quiet street,” James Ake said. “I mean I would say only a third of the houses have anybody in them.”

Neighbors WINK News spoke to were in disbelief to hear about this incident. 

“I think it’s horrible I don’t know why somebody would do something like that, and I hope we can get them to a better place,” Stuart Reese said.  

 

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