37 year old Man arrested on suspicion of child abduction
It follows a successful appeal last night from Devon and Cornwall Police
Last updated 21st May 2025
A 37-year-old man, from West Yorkshire, has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction.
It follows an appeal and an extensive policing operation to locate a black Nissan Qashqai and its occupants, in Cornwall, which has now been located.
The car travelled through East Cornwall yesterday (20th May) including the Calstock, Lifton and Bude areas – the last known sighting was at around 7pm in Kilkhampton.
The occupants, who are known to each other, have been found safe by police in North Devon.
Two of the occupants, both children, have been safeguarded with their family who will receive on going police support.
The Senior Investigating Officer who led the investigation, DCI Steve Fleetwood would like to personally thank the public for their positive reaction to the initial media appeal for sightings, all of which assisted in bringing this incident to a safe resolution.
At around 3.30pm yesterday, Police received a report of concerns for the welfare of occupants of a black Nissan Qashqai, a man and two children.
The force went on to say how they would like to thank members of the public for their help.