by AUBURN, Maine — A 50-year-old man from Lewiston is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly kidnapping his ex-girlfriend and threatening to kill her if she did not steal from a Walmart store in Auburn, according to local police.
Police Say Victim Was Forced Into Vehicle
The Auburn Police Department reported that Harrison Coleman, 50, assaulted his 30-year-old ex-girlfriend, forced her into his vehicle, and drove her to the Walmart Supercenter on Mount Auburn Avenue.
Investigators said Coleman allegedly instructed the woman to steal specific items and warned he would kill her if she refused.
Woman Alerted Walmart Employees
Once inside the store, the woman reportedly told Walmart employees she had been threatened. One of the employees then approached an Auburn police officer working a security detail around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The officer spoke with the woman, who explained she had been taken against her will and coerced to commit theft under threats of violence.
Suspect Found Waiting in Vehicle
Additional officers arrived at the scene and found Coleman waiting in a parked vehicle outside the store. Police said the woman’s story was corroborated by a witness, leading to Coleman’s immediate arrest.
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He was taken into custody and transported to the Androscoggin County Jail, where authorities confirmed he is being held without bail pending a court appearance.
Facing Multiple Charges
Coleman faces charges including kidnapping, domestic violence assault, and domestic violence criminal threatening. Police said the investigation remains ongoing, with more details expected as the case proceeds through court.
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