JONESBORO, Ga. — Clayton County police said a young woman has been found safe after she was kidnapped by her boyfriend.
Police say Caitlyn Payne, 23, was in the area of Charleston Court in Jonesboro with her mother around 2 p.m. Wednesday looking for a rental home. Payne’s boyfriend, identified as Joshua Lee Hidleburg, showed up in a bright orange Dodge Charger and an argument took place between the couple, according to investigators.
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Payne and her mother then reportedly got into her mother’s car and drove away. Hidleburg is said to have then followed them and blocked in their vehicle. He then pulled Payne from the car, dragged her to his vehicle and drove off toward I-675 northbound.
As of 8:15 a.m., police said she was found and is safe. Hidleburg is still missing.
Police said Hidleburg is 28, has tattoos on his face, is about 5 foot 9 inches tall, weighs about 150 pounds and his brown eyes and black hair.
Warrants have been obtained for kidnapping and battery.
Police only have a partial license plate number of Joshua’s car.
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Officers have searched the area and looked through video footage, but have not been able to locate Payne or Hidleburg.
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