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Police say two men kidnapped 15-year-old in the Sault

Police say border officers detained the men after spotting the teen in their vehicle, and both suspects remain in custody pending a bail hearing.

  • Police in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, arrested two men on Sept. 19, 2026, for kidnapping a 15-year-old after the pair made a wrong turn onto a border bridge.
  • Canada Border Services Agency officers intercepted the vehicle at 10:15 p.m. Sept. 19 as the men attempted to re-enter Canada, allegedly intending to take the teenager to a hotel.
  • The accused include a 40-year-old from Sault Ste. and a 29-year-old from Sudbury, both facing kidnapping charges after police say they picked up the teenager on Sept. 19.
  • Both men remain in custody following their arrest, pending a bail hearing to determine their release status on the kidnapping charges.
  • Police say neither accused is "well known" to the victim, a detail that may inform the investigation into the alleged kidnapping circumstances.
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Alleged Ontario kidnappers caught at border after making wrong turn onto bridge

SAULT STE. MARIE - Police in Ontario say two men who allegedly kidnapped a 15-year-old were caught after making a wrong turn onto a border bridge.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
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