Kidnapper who held pensioner at knifepoint for three days jailed for 14 years
A KIDNAPPER who held a pensioner at knifepoint for three days has been jailed for 14 years.
Jason Daniels, 43, broke into his victim’s bedroom, tied his hands and feet and covered his eyes and mouth, a court heard.
He put a knife to the terrified man’s throat and made him transfer money to his bank account.
The victim, 67, was then bundled into a car, taken to a flat and made to transfer more cash.
When the man’s son rang, Daniels took him home to greet his lad as he hid out of sight.
The man signalled he was being held and was taken to hospital. Daniels was arrested later.
Police said the “well-executed” kidnap in 2021 in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, was like a psychological thriller.
Daniels, of Maidenhead, Berks, was jailed at Kingston crown court for kidnap and robbery.
Investigating Officer, Detective Constable Claire Catcheside, said: “This was an extremely traumatic situation for the victim to be caught up in and this is reflected in the sentenced handed out to Daniels.
“This man is an extremely dangerous and callous individual who will be spending the foreseeable future behind bars where he belongs.”