Authorities in Holmes County have released the name of a woman allegedly kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend on Wednesday.
Sheriff Willie March said in a Facebook post Thursday that police are still trying to locate Charles Moore, 45, after they say he kidnapped his ex-girlfriend Shanetta Andrews, 39, from her home. Police say it happened just after 7 a.m. Wednesday.
According to the Facebook post, Andrews was taken by Moore, who has a history of domestic violence, at gunpoint. He is believed to be driving a white SUV. Authorities are concerned about Andrews’ welfare.
Moore was seen near Duck Hill last night, but he was not caught. Police said he dumped his SUV at around 7 p.m. Wednesday night near the Duck Hill exit.
Montgomery County Sheriff Jeff Tompkins told WONA FM 95.1 – Winona that Moore has not been seen in Montgomery County, but officers are keeping a watchful eye out. Both he and Sheriff Clint Walker has asked that the public be alert
Police think Moore may be in the woods near where his car was found. He should be considered armed and dangerous. If you have any information as to Moore’s whereabouts
If you know where Charles Moore or Shanetta Andrews are, please contact 911, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office at 662-237-9283, MS Highway Patrol Troop D at 662-453-4515, or Holmes County Crime Stoppers at (662) 834-0099.