Man arrested on Terceira over kidnapping and rape of 17-year-old
Azores GuidePolice say the suspect offered the teenager a lift home after a night out and drove her to an isolated place instead.
The Polícia Judiciária (PJ), Portugal's criminal investigation police, has arrested a 31-year-old man on Terceira on suspicion of kidnapping and aggravated rape of a 17-year-old girl.
According to the PJ, the events took place in the early hours of Saturday, in a nightlife setting. The suspect offered to drive the girl home. He then changed the agreed route and took her to an isolated place, where he forced her into sexual acts.
The man has a criminal record. According to RTP Açores, he was identified by the PJ's criminal investigation department in the Azores. He will be brought before a judge, who will decide on coercive measures.
The investigation is directed by the DIAP, the public prosecutor's investigation department for the Azores judicial district, according to Açoriano Oriental.
Update — 2026-11-11
The man appeared before a judge for a first hearing on Tuesday afternoon, the PJ told the Lusa news agency. He is barred from approaching or contacting the victim and is monitored by electronic surveillance.
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