Law enforcement agencies in two states were investigating Thursday the kidnapping of a Harlem woman.
The 62-year-old woman allegedly was abducted from a Harlem grocery store Wednesday and later found near Greenwood, S.C., according to authorities. She was found by a South Carolina police officer in a wooded area off U.S. Highway 25, near her vehicle.
"A man supposedly approached her, pulled out a gun and got her into her car and made her drive over here to our jurisdiction," said Greenwood County sheriff's Maj. John Murray. "He got her out of the car, took her into the woods and beat her about the face and head. She says she blacked out and when she woke up he was gone."
Harlem Public Safety Lt. Kelvin Hartwell said that the woman told authorities that her kidnapper was hiding in her sport utility vehicle when she left the store.
Police said the woman described her kidnapper as white, in his late 40s or early 50s and with a slim build.
Lt. Hartwell said that the woman also told him the kidnapper was wearing a blue shirt, denim pants and had a tattoo of a tribal design on his left wrist.
Harlem authorities said the kidnapping occurred at the Harlem IGA at 575 W. Milledgeville Road.
Police are asking the public for help.
Anyone with information can call the Harlem Department of Public Safety at (706) 556-6262 or the Greenwood County Sheriff's Office at (864) 943-8052.
Reach Donnie Fetter at (706) 868-1222, ext. 115, or donnie.fetter@augustachronicle.com.
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Did the IGA have cameras? If not, use a different store! People and the economy should make you more alert to see what is around you. Check your vehicle before entering!
Another crime by a crazy white guy. He both hid in her SUV and approached her with a gun. He abducted a 62 year old woman, had her drive him to Greenwood, beat her about the head and shoulders and then left her and her vehicle to be found by police in the woods. At best, there's a lot of this story missing.
want to bet it turns out to be a lie?
Better check out her story real good. I agree with patriciathomas. Something doesn't add up.
I agree with all of you.
Well, did the man hide in her car or approach her? Read this carefully, she is telling two totally different stories. When a quote has the word "supposedly" then the sheriff is saying he doesn't believe her.
she really was attacked and left for dead. I saw the story on tv. She has visible injuries. You who say it is a lie are idiots. If it ever happens to you, I hope someone says you lied.
Watch the video and then see if you think it is a lie. Here it is.
http://www.wrdw.com/crimeteam12/headlines/49208487.html
the police always state alleged and supposedly, because the case is not solved yet.
No one isn't saying it didn't really happen to her, I think they are asking what is the underlying story behind what happened because the facts just don't hold water.
Rose, I am glad that you stated what you said because it seems that people on here are quick to comment to what they don't know about. Someone had to give her those visible injuries.
where is the sketch of the man?