Local kidnapping suspect moved to Macon Co. after Indiana arrest

BLUE MOUND, Ill. (WAND)- A local kidnapping and theft suspect is behind bars in Macon County after his arrest in Indiana. 

Inmate records show Aaron Hand, 32, was booked into the Macon County Jail at about 12:47 p.m. Thursday. Hand, who faces aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, theft and stolen vehicle charges, is held on bond totaling $100,000.

Blue Mound Police said they responded to an assault, abduction, kidnapping, and theft Wednesday afternoon at a Macon County convenience store. Police said they arrived at the P&V Quickstop in Macon where they were informed the suspect had fled the scene. 

The victim escaped and fled to the Moweaqua Police Department to file a report. 

Police learned the suspect was a current employee of the store. Both police departments later identified the suspect as Hand.

Hand was apprehended in Plainfield, Indiana by Indiana State Troopers.

The investigation is being handled by the Blue Mound Police Department, Macon County Sheriff's Office, US Marshall Unit, Macon County State's Attorney Office, Mowequa Police Department and Indiana State Police.