ASHEBORO, N.C. — Asheboro police are investigating after a man kidnapped a woman Saturday afternoon, stole her car and led police on a chase, according to investigators.
According to the Asheboro Police Department, Manuel Jesus Robles, 32, kidnapped a 31-year-old woman at gunpoint while sitting in a car on Coleridge Road.
Police said Robles, of Ocala, Florida, forced the woman into her car and left the scene.
Investigators said detectives with the Asheboro Police Department responded and quickly determined where Robles was.
Deputies with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office found Robles and tried to conduct a traffic stop. Asheboro police said Robles drove away at a fast speed with deputies chasing after him.
Investigators said the chase continued through multiple counties and involved law enforcement from the NC State Highway Patrol, High Point Police Department, Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, and Rowan County Sheriff’s Office.
Police said during the chase, Robles fired multiple shots at officers, hitting law enforcement cars. No one was injured.
The chase ended with Robles crashing the car at I-85 and Webb Road in Rowan County.
Police said he ran away and was taken into custody a short time later. Asheboro police said the victim was rescued and was not injured.
“Robles is expected to face multiple charges related to the kidnapping, pursuit, and shooting at law enforcement,” Asheboro police wrote in a news release.
According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, Robles is facing the following charges from Asheboro police:
- Felony first degree kidnapping
- Two counts of misdemeanor assault by pointing a gun
- Misdemeanor communicating threats
- Misdemeanor injury to personal property
Robles is facing the following charges from the Randolph County Sheriff's Office:
- Felony attempted murder
- Felony possession stolen motor vehicle
- Two counts of felony discharge firearm enclosure
- Four counts of felony assault with deadly weapon on government official
- Felony discharge weapon into moving vehicle
- Felony flee to elude arrest with motor vehicle
- Misdemeanor assault by pointing a gun
- Misdemeanor resisting public officer
- Two counts of misdemeanor injury to personal property
- Misdemeanor assault law enforcement agent/assistance/search/rescue animal
- Reckless driving to endanger
- Left of center line/grade/curve
- Speeding
If you have any information about the incident, call Crime Stoppers at (336) 672-7463.