Also let me add, NEVER get into a car even if forced. Run, scream whatever.
One of my brothers I'll call Nathan was at the bank a few years ago, nice part of town, 2 in the afternoon. A guy comes up to him, starts talking to him as he's getting into his car (had just cashed his paycheck) and lifts up his shirt just enough to reveal the butt of a gun in his waistband. He tells Nate to get in his truck, and drive. Nate does as told, and as they are driving into the country, sees another car (accomplises) fall in behind them in another car. They marched him out into the woods about 15 miles out of town, then knocked him out with a tire iron. He comes to some hours later, his wallet is gone, along with his cell phone, truck, and shoes (so he wouldnt be able to walk inthe woods). Fortunately, Nate was raised in the country and has some outdoors sense, he walked back to the highway and flagged down a motorist, who calls 911 on his cell. Thank GOD Nate was ok. It shook him up something bad. Nate isnt a small guy either, 6'1", and about 230 lbs. It took him a few months to get back to normal. They never got the guys who did it, but at least he survived, and is getting married this November to a great girl.
The one thing the police told us after was to never get into a vehicle like Nate did. By getting in, you are giving the abductors the power, and all the cards. If you run, you have a chance to escape. You get into the car, your chances of escape diminsh grately. Even if they were to shoot at you, the chances of them striking you arent great, and many gunshot wounds are survivable.
Just my cautionary tale....
[This message has been edited by lifesaver (edited July 24, 2001).]
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