The person at the center of this case
Female nail salon owner, Cranston, Rhode Island
Missing Person · Open
17 years waiting · since 2009
UNKNOWN SUSPECT
Justice for Female nail salon owner, Cranston, Rhode Island — the trail went cold in 2009, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What is the significance of the band-aid and blood on the suspect's left hand? Was he injured during the abduction or prior to it?
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evidence
Lead #2A large plastic storage container with a lid was in the van—what was its purpose and why did the suspect have it?
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vehicle
Lead #3What type of van or minivan was used? Can surveillance footage from the parking garage or surrounding areas identify the vehicle?
On January 6, 2009, a nail salon owner in Cranston, Rhode Island was abducted by a masked suspect who incapacitated her with a wet cloth and drove her in a van to a parking garage in Braintree, Massachusetts, where he released her and fled. The suspect remains unidentified despite distinctive physical characteristics including a band-aid on his left hand, a black square-faced watch, and possible local accent. Anyone with information about this violent kidnapping is urged to contact the FBI Boston field office.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4The suspect possibly spoke with a 'local' accent—does this suggest familiarity with the Rhode Island or Massachusetts area?
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witness
Lead #5Did anyone see the suspect or the van during the two-hour drive between Cranston and Braintree?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Kidnapping January 6, 2009 Rhode Island On the morning of January 6, 2009, the female owner of a nail salon in Cranston, Rhode Island, was at her place of business when a White male wearing a ski-type mask and gloves entered the business through the rear door. The suspect forced the victim to the ground and put a wet cloth over her nose and mouth which caused her to lose consciousness.
The victim awoke in a van or minivan being driven by the suspect. A large plastic storage-type container with a lid was in the vehicle.
While the vehicle was moving, the victim attempted to alert others of her predicament, but was stopped by the suspect. Approximately two hours after the kidnapping occurred, the suspect pulled into a parking garage in Braintree, Massachusetts, drove to the top level of the garage, and told the victim to get out of the vehicle.
The suspect then left. Remarks: The suspect was described as being clean-shaven and well-groomed.
He wore a black watch with a square face on his right wrist and possibly spoke with a "local" accent. He had a band-aid on his left hand, and his left hand had blood on it at the time.
Timeline of Events
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2009-01-06
morningKidnapping at nail salon
Female salon owner abducted from her business in Cranston, Rhode Island by a masked white male suspect who forced her down and applied a wet cloth to her nose and mouth, causing unconsciousness.
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2009-01-06
approximately 2 hours after kidnappingVictim released in parking garage
Suspect drove victim to top level of parking garage in Braintree, Massachusetts and told her to exit vehicle, then fled.
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Case Information
Incident:January 6, 2009 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:October 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 6, 2009 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:October 21, 2026