Kidnapping Victim Escapes Trunk While Suspect Drives Away From Gas Station

A kidnapping and robbery overnight in Avondale left one woman with minor injuries.

According to Sgt. Bryan Shelton, the 25-year-old victim was taken by a suspect outside of her apartment on 4th Avenue South and 38th Street in Birmingham’s Avondale neighborhood around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Police said the suspect pointed a gun at her and demanded money. When the victim said she didn’t have any money, the suspect forced her into her black Nissan Altima.