A woman’s been charged with allegedly faking a kidnapping in Maitland overnight.
It’s understood a 20-year-old woman made a video-call to relatives just after 10:30pm where she appeared to be handcuffed and held against her will by a man.
The family contacted police who tracked the woman down to a hotel on High Street around 1:30am, where she was with another woman.
The 20-year-old was arrested– she’s been refused bail and will front Maitland Local Court today.
Police are still looking for the man.
He’s described as being of Caucasian appearance, around 165-170cm tall with a solid build, brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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