Witness sought after boy forced into van in Mixenden
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The 12-year-old boy was put in a van outside Mixenden Mini Mart in Halifax on 15 February
A "key witness" who may have seen two men bundling a 12-year-old into a van outside a corner shop is being urged to contact police.
The pair entered the Mixenden Mini Mart in Dodge Holme Drive, Halifax, and threatened the boy before forcing him into the vehicle, said officers.
The boy was later released unharmed and three arrests have been made.
West Yorkshire Police want to trace a member of the public who was in the shop at about 18:30 GMT on 15 February.
Despite "extensive inquiries" the force has been unable to trace the witness.
Det Con Teri Gledhill said: "We are treating this as a targeted incident and are working with the young victim to ensure he is safeguarded and supported."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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