London police investigating kidnapping and extortion
(Source: London Police Service)
London police are investigating the kidnapping of a man, according to a release.
Police say officers received information on Wednesday that a man had not been seen for several days and may have been the victim of a kidnapping.
Police also say they learned that the person reportedly kidnapped was believed to be a victim of extortion.
Early Thursday morning, police say the man was found in the city and had sustained minor injuries.
Investigators believe this was a targeted incident and no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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