Investigation Underway Into Report Of Possible Abduction

Rangers are investigating the possible abduction of a woman from a residential area within the park. At approximately 7:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15th, park dispatch received a report of a woman being pushed into the trunk of a white passenger car.  The incident was reported to have occurred in the vicinity of the Mohave Apartments, a residential area in Grand Canyon Village that is not frequented by park visitors. Rangers immediately set up a containment area, establishing checkpoints at all of the major access and egress points to the village, and canvassed the area where the abduction was reported to have occurred.  Additionally, a BOLO (a “be on the look out” message) was distributed to local law enforcement agencies and rangers began searching for the vehicle in Grand Canyon Village and in the community of Tusayan immediately outside the nearest entrance station. Although rangers searched throughout the night, the vehicle was not located. Investigators are asking anybody who believes they might have information about this incident to call 928-638-7805.  Reports can be made anonymously if that is the caller’s preference.