A 29-year-old man was discovered with multiple injuries and restrained in the boot of a white Toyota sedan in a Villawood unit complex car park on Sunday morning. Emergency services responded after a passerby reported hearing noises from the vehicle. The man was transported to a hospital in stable condition as authorities initiated an investigation into the incident, which is being treated as a potential kidnapping.
Discovery and Condition
At approximately 6:50 AM on Sunday, emergency services were called to a residential car park on Woodville Road in Villawood, Sydney's west. A passerby had reported hearing a male voice and noises emanating from the boot of a white Toyota sedan. The vehicle was noted to display an Uber sticker on its rear windshield.
Upon accessing the boot, responders located a 29-year-old male who was restrained and had sustained various injuries. These included stab wounds, burn injuries, and assault injuries to his head and leg, as well as visible facial injuries. He received medical attention at the scene before being transported to a hospital in stable condition. Paramedics reportedly used a neck brace during his transport.
Scene Details
Observations at the scene indicated that an aluminum crutch was found in the vehicle's boot. The boot lid was reportedly detached, and broken glass and debris were observed surrounding the area. A crime scene has been established at the location as part of the ongoing investigation.
Investigation Details
Investigators believe the man was taken from Military Road in Guildford between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM on Saturday. Authorities are investigating potential links between this incident and organized crime. Reports indicate that the victim is not cooperating with the police investigation at this time.
Unrelated Incident
Separately, at the same car park, emergency services also assisted a mother whose child was unintentionally locked inside her car. The child was not injured in this incident.