Woman abducted during reported home invasion, later released

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A woman was abducted during a home invasion in the 2400 block of Monte Vista Drive, according to Vestavia Hills police. She was dropped off at Grandview's Emergency Room entrance, unharmed.

Officers responded to a call about a possible home invasion Sunday around 7:58 a.m. When they arrived at the home, the husband reported a white male had entered his home through the garage. The suspect said he was having car trouble, then pulled a gun and demanded the keys to the family's car, according to police. The suspect also reportedly forced the victim's wife into the car, a 2010 silver Ford Edge, and they were joined by a white female accomplice.

The male suspect was described as in his mid-30s and bald. The female suspect was described as between 5-foot-9 and 5-foot-10, brownish red hair and wearing a beige jacket. 

After taking the car, the suspects reportedly drove east on U.S. 280, dropped the victim off a Grandview's Emergency Room entrance. She flagged down a passerby who brought her back home.

Detectives are investigating the incident and ask that if anyone comes across the vehicle or suspects, they do not approach. Instead, call VHPD at 978-0140. The license plate on the 2010 silver Ford Edge reported stolen reads 2720AG7. 

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