Warnbro kidnapping: Man accused of taking nine-year-old girl while she was walking to school in Perth
A man who allegedly abducted a nine-year-girl in broad daylight before tying her hands has been identified.
Ryan Ashley Darken, 37, was charged with a series of disturbing offences in relation to the alleged kidnapping when he faced Northbridge Magistrates Court in Northbridge, Western Australia, on Saturday.
The charges include detained another with intent to prevent/hinder a person doing an act, deprivation of liberty and threatening to do an unlawful act.
Darken kept his head down during the brief court proceedings and only responded to confirm his name and the charges, reports The West Australian.
His charges were read aloud by Magistrate Brian Gluestein due to ‘the seriousness’ of the offences.
Ryan Ashley Darken (pictured), 37, has been charged over the alleged kidnapping of a nine-year-old girl in broad daylight
Darken allegedly lured the nine-year-old girl into a silver ute near a Warnbro primary school.
A parent at the school allegedly noticed the girl getting into the ute and reported it to the school, which sparked a major police operation.
The girl was found distressed and crying at a nearby supermarket by staff after reportedly coming through the back door.
Witnesses claimed she was barefoot and had her hands bound with cable ties.
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