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Winston-Salem Police say thieves restrained, assaulted, and kidnapped a family member

Investigators say a home invasion turned into an assault, and then a kidnapping.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem Police revealed that a family was bound, assaulted, and one of them was even kidnapped by three men who invaded the home in broad daylight.

Police say 21-year-old Diego Daniel Fregozo was kidnapped by the suspects. 

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21-year-old Diego Daniel Fregozo was kidnapped by the suspects.

Investigators say on Monday around 3 p.m. three people forced their way into a home on Sprague Street. They tied up a couple and a teenager and repeatedly hit them with several objects including a gun, a knife, and a taser. 

Investigators believe the home was being used to store and sell drugs and was targeted because of that.

Police say the teenager broke free and ran to someone who called 911 after nearly three hours. 

Police say they've asked for help from the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security. 

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The only thing known about the suspects at this time is that they were three black males, about 6 ft tall with a medium build and were wearing all black clothing. Police are also looking for two vehicles in connection to the case: a Chevy Suburban and a Dodge Charger, likely a model made between 2015 and 2018.

Call Winston-Salem Police at (336) 773-7700 or Crime Stoppers at (336) 727-2800 if you have any information. 

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