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Charges Laid After Kidnapping In Bancroft

BANCROFT-The Bancroft OPP has charged one person following a report of a kidnapping in the town of Bancroft.

In September 2024 a resident of Bancroft was taken against his will to Ottawa and forced to withdraw a large amount of cash from different bank branches. The resident was then driven back to Bancroft and dropped off unharmed.

After a lengthy investigation by the Bancroft OPP Crime Unit, an arrest warrant was issued for an Ottawa resident.

On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, the wanted individual was located and arrested during a routine traffic stop by Upper Ottawa Valley by OPP officers.

22-year-old Bienvenu Molemangabo has been charged with:

  • Robbery using firearm
  • Extortion while using firearm
  • Kidnapping while using firearm
  • Forcible confinement
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

The accused was remanded in custody following a bail hearing on January 29, 2025. Police believe this was a targeted incident and do not believe there to be a danger to the public.

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