Lower Mainland resident allegedly kidnapped, taken to Kelowna, B.C.

KELOWNA — Police in Kelowna, B.C., are investigating after the victim of an alleged kidnapping escaped and asked for help.

Kelowna RCMP say their serious crime team has taken over the case since police were initially contacted Monday by a person reporting “suspicious circumstances.”

Police say they responded to a home and found the person who said they were kidnapped in the Lower Mainland and taken to Kelowna against their will.

The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.