Four London men in their early twenties are facing serious charges after what police describe as a kidnapping that unfolded over several hours in the early morning of July 13th, starting at an apartment gathering on Richmond Street.

The London Police Service Major Crime Section has arrested the four men, aged 20 and 21, all London residents, in connection with the incident that reportedly involved a firearm, threats, assault, and forced trips to multiple banking locations.

According to police, the 20-year-old victim was at a gathering in an apartment in the 500-block of Richmond Street around 2:30 a.m. when he was confronted by several people he knew. The interaction continued throughout the night until approximately 6 a.m., when the suspects allegedly forced the victim out of the apartment unit.

Police say one of the suspects was armed with a firearm and uttered threats while assaulting the victim. The group then allegedly transported him by vehicle to multiple locations and banking institutions throughout the city, stealing property along the way.

The ordeal finally ended around 7 a.m. when the suspects allowed the victim to leave the vehicle. The victim sustained minor injuries that didn’t require medical attention.

The incident wasn’t immediately reported to police. The victim disclosed what happened to members of the London Police Service General Investigations Section on July 14, 2025, a day after the alleged kidnapping took place. The case was then reassigned to the Major Crime Section for investigation.

All four accused are now facing identical charges: kidnapping, extortion, armed robbery, pointing a firearm, and unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon.

The suspects remained in custody and appeared in London court on July 18th to face the charges. London Police emphasized their commitment to investigating violent crimes swiftly and reducing such incidents in the community.

Police indicated the victim and suspects were known to each other, suggesting this wasn’t a random crime.

Anyone with information about the incident can contact the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.