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A 27-year-old Dunlop man has been charged with a kidnapping offence after an incident in his home earlier this month.
On Saturday 10 October (2026) the victim was at the man's home in Dunlop when he allegedly became violent – seeking the return of cash allegedly stolen from him.
The victim was not permitted to leave by the 27-year-old and a series of assaults allegedly occurred over the next day – with the victim receiving cuts, facial fractures and bruising from being struck with a weapon.
It is also alleged the 27-year-old forced the man to drink a liquid that affected his consciousness.
Late on the Sunday evening (11 October 2026) the 27-year-old allegedly placed the victim into a vehicle and drove him to an address in Queanbeyan. Here he allegedly continued to assault his victim while recording his actions on his phone.
The victim was allegedly returned to the Dunlop home early on Monday 12 October (2026) The victim regained consciousness in parkland near Lance Hill Avenue in Dunlop and sought help at a nearby home.
The victim was transported to hospital where he was treated for multiple injuries. He has since been discharged.
Yesterday afternoon (Monday, 19 October 2026) officers located the 27-year-old Dunlop man at a store in Belconnen and was arrested. He was later charged with kidnap person who suffers grievous bodily harm at time and contravening a 3LA order.
A search warrant was also executed at the Dunlop residence and multiple items believed linked to this incident were seized.
Anyone who has information about this matter is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8527065. Information can be provided anonymously.