On August 4, it was reported that a woman was forced into a car after she was asked for directions by a man at the junction of Selborne Road and Church Road in Hove.
The victim escaped from the vehicle a short distance later in First Avenue and managed to call for help.
On Sunday (August 11) a 21-year-old man from Brighton was arrested on suspicion of kidnap, theft of a vehicle, theft from a vehicle and making off without payment.
That same evening, two further men, a 21-year-old from Brighton and 29-year-old from Hove, were arrested on suspicion of kidnap, theft of a vehicle, theft from a vehicle and making off without payment.
All three men remain in custody at this time.
Superintendent Petra Lazar said: “We have arrested two further men in connection with this investigation.
“We are not seeking any further suspects at this time, though we are still encouraging those with information or any relevant CCTV footage of the incident that could assist this investigation to contact us. We would like to thank the community for their support.”
People can make a report online, or by calling 101 quoting Operation Grangeway. Alternatively, you can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report online.
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