A businessman escaped a kidnapping attempt at Gallo Street in Brgy. 1-B, Manapla, Negros Occidental, on Sunday, July 31.
The victim was identified as William Chua Jr., 33, of Bliss Project, Brgy. 1-A, Manapla.
Police said the victim was about to go home after playing basketball at the town public plaza when five unidentified men, who wore bonnets, waylaid and grabbed him.
The suspects forcibly took him to a black Sports Utility Vehicle and handcuffed him, but he was able to escape.
He immediately went to the Manapla police station to ask for help.
The police alert team is conducting follow-up investigation to identify and arrest the suspects.*