Violent — Charlotte, NC — reported 2026-07-01

SUMMARY

A woman allegedly stole a teenager's vehicle and kidnapped him at a gas station in south Charlotte.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: Charlotte, NC
  • Date reported: 2026-07-01
  • Suspect: female, age 44
  • Victim(s): 1 (teenager with disabilities)
  • Status: arrest

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred on June 25, around 6:20 p.m. at the Circle K gas station off Tyvola Road in south Charlotte.
  • Amanda Gills, a 44-year-old woman, allegedly got into the victim's Mini Cooper and drove him around Charlotte.
  • Gills was charged with second-degree kidnapping, larceny of a motor vehicle, and flee/elude arrest.
  • Police spotted the Mini Cooper at a redlight and tried to pull it over, but Gills did not stop.
  • The victim jumped out of the car and into traffic, causing Gills to stop and allowing police to arrest her.