21-year-old from Chashka arrested after allegedly forcing 17-year-old ex-girlfriend into car in Veles
Police say the episode took place in Veles on 26.08.2026 at 01:00; a public prosecutor has been notified.
A 21-year-old man from the village of Chashka was detained in the early hours of August 26, 2026 after police say he forced his 17-year-old former girlfriend into his car in Veles.
Police say the suspect was stopped shortly after
"On 26.08.2026 at 01:00 hours in Veles, police officers from the Veles Police Department detained B.O. (21) from Chashka. According to eyewitness reports, he, without her consent, placed his 17-year-old former girlfriend into a passenger vehicle 'Volkswagen Golf' with Veles registration plates, but shortly thereafter police officers stopped the vehicle, after which B.O. was taken to a police station. A public prosecutor was notified and after documenting the incident an appropriate charge will be filed against him," the Ministry of Interior said.
Authorities report that officers from the Veles unit intercepted the vehicle soon after the incident was reported by witnesses. The suspect was brought to the local police station for further processing.
The young woman is identified as a 17-year-old and, according to the statement, the act was carried out "without her consent." No additional injuries or medical information were released by police.
Investigators informed a public prosecutor about the case and said that, following the formal documentation of events, they will file the appropriate criminal complaint against the suspect. No further details about the charges were provided in the statement.
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