Skip to main content
Netherlands News in English

Main navigation

  • Top stories
  • Health
  • Crime
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Tech
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Weird
  • 1-1-2
Image
Police officer with police cars in the background
Police officer with police cars in the background - Credit: Politie / Politie - License: All Rights Reserved
Crime
1-1-2
Dutch police
community police officer
112
Breda kidnappings
defense and police team
local police
Dutch-trained police
Saturday, 1 February 2025 - 17:10

Share this article:

Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window

Police investigate kidnapping in Breda, suspects likely known to victim

Police suspect that the kidnapping that occurred late Friday night in Breda was a targeted action, with the victim likely knowing the suspects. A spokesperson for the police confirmed the details on Saturday afternoon. The 24-year-old victim has not been located, and authorities remain concerned about his well-being.

Around midnight, the victim was forcibly taken by multiple individuals from a parking lot near sports complexes in Breda. The suspects were dressed in black clothing and balaclavas, and are believed to have been armed with firearms, according to police reports.

The victim, who relies on unspecified medication, is considered to be in significant danger due to his health condition, prompting concern from his family and law enforcement.

Details surrounding the motive of the kidnapping remain unclear. Police conducted forensic investigations early Saturday morning on the parking lot located at Dr. Schaepmanlaan and Burgemeester de Manlaan, the scene of the abduction.

Investigators have also interviewed witnesses, although the police spokesperson did not provide any specific information regarding their identities, only stating that the witnesses “saw the incident.”

Reporting by ANP

More like this

Image
Anastasia, 17, has been missing since May 8, 2026. Last seen in Domburg.
Ukrainian teen, 17, missing in Domburg after leaving home to run an errand
Image
A firefighter prepares a hose.
Entire Huizen housing block to be demolished after fatal explosion
Image
Chaotic scenes at the Swatch store in Utrecht as unruly crowds tried to get the Royal Pop collaboration watch produced with Audemars Piguet. 16 May 2026
Swatch–Audemars Piguet watch worth about €600 resold for €35 at Dutch thrift store
Image
Police officers
Video: 1 dead after Huizen house explosion and fire
Make NL Times your top Google source

Follow us:

Latest stories

  • What international businesses should know about sea freight
  • Heat waves put Dutch psychiatric patients at greater risk, doctors warn
  • Locals in Reeuwijk paint zebra crossing for ducklings that cross the road daily
  • Mugwort pollen set to drive hay fever symptoms across the Netherlands
  • Court: Dutch Cabinet was allowed to ban U.S. takeover of DigiD firm Solvinity

Top stories

  • Court: Dutch Cabinet was allowed to ban U.S. takeover of DigiD firm Solvinity
  • OLVG hospital in Amsterdam starts trial with late abortions
  • One killed in stabbing on Roermond street; Suspect arrested
  • Netherlands to start military exercises with Ukraine, help design new air defense system
  • Ter Apel asylum center area declared safety risk zone after recent stabbings, fights

© 2012-2026, NL Times, All rights reserved.

Footer menu

  • Change Privacy Settings
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Partner Content