18-y-o arrested over abduction, rape of 7-y-o girl in St Mary
ST MARY, Jamaica – An 18-year-old St Mary man has been detained by police in relation to the abduction and rape of a seven-year-old girl in the parish on Tuesday.
The child was reportedly abducted, sexually and physically abused, and then locked in an abandoned building.
Police reported that shortly after 8:00 am, the child was on her way to school when a bag was put over her head, and she was taken into bushes where she was sexually assaulted.
Her abductor then reportedly locked her in a building, however, she managed to escape and went home.
Family members observed that her left eye had swelling, questioned, and took her to the Port Maria Police Station.
Investigations led cops to the alleged abductor’s home, where he was found under a bed and taken into custody. Police later located the scene of the crime where the child’s shoes, schoolbag, and underwear were recovered.