Three charged after Calgary man kidnapped, robbed and forced into car trunk

Three individuals have been charged following an incident in which a Calgary man was allegedly kidnapped, robbed, and forced into the trunk of his vehicle before being abandoned near Balzac. The Calgary Police Service reports the event occurred around midnight on August 18 in the Livingston area. A 31-year-old man was walking his dog in a nearby park when he was approached by a suspect armed with a knife.

A struggle ensued, followed by the arrival of two more suspects. The victim was then allegedly forced into the trunk of his vehicle and driven to a location outside the city. He was released near Balzac while the suspects fled in a stolen vehicle. The victim suffered minor injuries and flagged down a passing motorist who alerted the RCMP.

Police tracked the stolen vehicle to Rundle the following day, where it was observed speeding away and later found abandoned in a parking lot in Innisfail. A 25-year-old woman from Calgary is accused of possessing stolen property worth over $5,000 and dangerous driving, while a 31-year-old Calgary man faces charges of kidnapping, robbery, possessing a dangerous weapon, possessing an assault weapon, and breaching conditions.

A third suspect remains at large. Police emphasize the dangerous nature of the incident, citing the victim and children in the vehicle as being at risk. Authorities continue to seek information regarding the unidentified third suspect and encourage anyone with relevant information to contact the Calgary police or Crime Stoppers.