Update: Police search for man and woman wanted on warrants in 2019 kidnapping

Update:

Richard Wayne PARSONS and Christina Ann SCHOLLEN, who were previously wanted on several warrants in relation to missed court dates and a 2019 kidnapping incident, have both been located and arrested. 

We would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.

Original release:

We are asking for the public’s help to locate a man and woman who were charged in relation to a kidnapping incident that occurred in 2019, and are now wanted on several warrants following a missed court appearance. 

On Monday, April 15, 2019, the victim met an unknown woman online and agreed to meet her at a residence located in the 100 block of Thomson Avenue N.E.

Upon arrival, the victim was invited into the home, attacked and held against his will by several unknown individuals for an extended period of time. 

The individuals continued to physically and sexually assault the victim while demanding the victim's cell phone and banking information, including cards, pin numbers and passwords.

The victim complied with the demands and provided his banking information to the individuals who then transferred several thousands of dollars to themselves.

The next day, on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, the individuals left the house and transported the victim in his own vehicle to several locations in the city, including a residence in southeast Calgary, again holding him against his will.

Later that day, the victim was released by the individuals without his vehicle. He then attended a hospital with life-threatening injuries resulting from the repeated assaults.

As a result, four individuals were charged in relation to this incident. After exhausting all investigative efforts, police are now asking for the public’s help to locate two of the accused who are wanted on warrants in relation to this incident after they missed court.

Christina Ann SCHOLLEN, 48, of Calgary, is wanted on warrants for kidnapping and aggravated assault.

SCHOLLEN is described as approximately 5’3” tall, 95 pounds, with a slim build, brown hair and blue eyes.

Richard Wayne PARSONS, who also goes by Ricky, 40, of Calgary, is wanted on warrants for:

•                 Fraud

•                 Robbery

•                 Aggravated assault

•                 Kidnapping

•                 Extortion

•                 Sexual assault with a weapon

•                 Failure to comply with a court order

PARSONS is described as approximately as 6’1” tall, 172 pounds, with a medium build, brown hair and green eyes.

It is unknown if SCHOLLEN and PARSONS are together at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident or the whereabouts of SCHOLLEN or PARSONS is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234.Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

APP: P3 Tips

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