Angel Pantoja, 22, of Tampa, Florida, and five other suspects are facing serious charges in connection with the kidnapping and torture of a man in Shelby Township.
On October 23, 2023, a shocking incident occurred outside Lifetime Fitness.
Florida man charged in connection with kidnapping outside Macomb County gym:
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Details of the Disturbing Act
According to the police, Pantoja and the group allegedly kidnapped the victim, forcibly taking his car, tying him up, and subjecting him to torture.
The perpetrators then went further, driving the victim to his own home in Sterling Heights, creating a terrifying and harrowing experience.
Charges Filed Against Pantoja
Pantoja and the others fled the scene as police arrived at the victim’s home.
Angel Pantoja is now charged with carjacking, conspiracy to commit carjacking, armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, torture, unlawful imprisonment, conspiracy to commit unlawful imprisonment, and conspiracy to do first-degree home invasion.
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Connection to a Previous Charge
Another man, Angel Andujar-Ruiz, also from Tampa, Florida, had already been charged in connection with the same incident.
The investigation continues as authorities work to unravel the full details of this shocking and criminal episode incident.