A woman will face court today charged over an alleged hoax kidnapping in the Hunter overnight.
Police allege the 20-year-old woman was on a video call with relatives at about 10.40pm yesterday when she was handcuffed and appeared to be held against her will by a man.
The call was terminated and her family contacted police.
Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter and Newcastle City Police Districts commenced inquiries into the whereabouts of the woman.
At about 1.30 this morning, police attended a hotel on High Street, Maitland, and located the 20-year-old and another woman.
She was arrested and taken to Maitland Police Station and charged with conveying false information that a person/property is in danger.
She was refused bail to appear at Maitland Local Court today.
Police are conducting inquiries into the whereabouts of the man.
He’s described as being of Caucasian appearance, between 160cm to 170cm tall, with a solid build, brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
