New Hanover County deputies investigating report of possible abduction near Horn Road
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a possible abduction Friday morning in the Horn Road area.
The incident was reported around 7:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, according to the sheriff’s office.
As part of the initial investigation, School Resource Officers worked to determine whether any students were involved in the reported incident.
Deputies say investigators have since ruled out any students being involved.
Investigators have identified a young woman believed to be connected to the report. As of the sheriff’s office’s 11:56 a.m. update, she was being interviewed by detectives.
The sheriff’s office says investigators have determined that no one was harmed and there is no known ongoing threat to the community.
The circumstances surrounding what led to the initial report have not been released.
The investigation remains active, and the sheriff’s office says additional information will be released as it becomes available.
