The person at the center of this case
Female nail salon owner (name not disclosed)
Missing Person · Open
UNKNOWN SUSPECT
On January 6, 2009, a female nail salon owner in Cranston, Rhode Island was kidnapped by an unknown white male suspect wearing a ski mask. The suspect rendered her unconscious with a wet cloth, placed her in a van, and drove her approximately two hours to a parking garage in Braintree, Massachusetts, where he released her and fled. The suspect remains unidentified.
Cranston, Rhode Island
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Case Summary
On January 6, 2009, a female nail salon owner in Cranston, Rhode Island was kidnapped by an unknown white male suspect wearing a ski mask. The suspect rendered her unconscious with a wet cloth, placed her in a van, and drove her approximately two hours to a parking garage in Braintree, Massachusetts, where he released her and fled. The suspect remains unidentified.
Timeline of Events
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2009-01-06
morningKidnapping at nail salon
Suspect entered through rear door wearing ski mask and gloves, forced victim to ground, applied wet cloth to nose and mouth causing unconsciousness
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2009-01-06
approximately 2 hours after kidnappingVictim released at parking garage
Suspect drove to top level of Braintree parking garage in Massachusetts and told victim to exit vehicle, then fled
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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suspect
Lead #1White male, approximately 28 years old, 6'0" tall, thin build, light brown/blondish short hair, hazel or light brown eyes, clean-shaven, well-groomed
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evidence
Lead #2Black watch with square face worn on right wrist, band-aid on left hand with blood present, ski-type mask, gloves
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vehicle
Lead #3Van or minivan with large plastic storage container with lid inside
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clue
Lead #4Suspect possibly spoke with local accent
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clue
Lead #5Victim attempted to alert others while vehicle was moving but was stopped by suspect
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Case Information
Case Type:
Missing Person
Status:
Open
Case Number:480
Started:January 6, 2009 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 26, 2026