CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Clarksville police say what was first investigated as a possible abduction or kidnapping on Friday, turned out to be a domestic situation.
The incident occurred on Friday, Feb. 16, around 2:15 p.m. in the area of Short Street and Sandburg Drive.
Officers were called to the area and a witness showed them a photo and video of what appeared to be a white female being held in a choke hold by what appeared to be a black male. Based on the photo and video, police believed the the female may have been forced into a Black Hyundai Sedan.
The 18 year old female saw the photo as it was circulated by local media and called into 911 and said she was safe and unharmed.
Police met with her to find out what transpired and to verify her safety. Police are now investigating the incident and will decide the best course of action.
According to a press release, “the dissemination of information by the media was instrumental in being able to locate the female, expeditiously, determining a kidnapping/abduction did not take place and the woman was safe.”