Queens Village, NY – A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday night when a kidnapping suspect, identified as Wayne Noel, died in a car crash shortly after allegedly abducting a pre-teen victim from a local supermarket. The incident occurred at a Key Food Supermarket in Queens Village, setting off a chain of events that left the community in shock.
According to law enforcement officials, the 36-year-old suspect lured the young victim into his vehicle, a Honda Civic, parked outside the supermarket. The abduction reportedly took place shortly after the victim had visited the store with a family member. Details surrounding the exact nature of the abduction suggest that the suspect may have used deceitful tactics to gain the child’s trust before forcibly taking them.
Witnesses at the scene provided frightening accounts of the situation as it unfolded. Store employees and shoppers quickly became aware of the abduction as the child’s screams and distress caught their attention. Several individuals attempted to intervene, but the suspect fled the area before authorities could arrive.
Police received multiple calls reporting the abduction and immediately dispatched units to the area. A comprehensive search was initiated, and in an unfortunate twist of fate, the suspect’s vehicle was soon located. However, it was discovered that while attempting to evade police, Noel lost control of the Honda Civic and crashed into a utility pole, causing significant damage.
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