Man arrested after woman escapes captivity near Cairns
Police arrested Ryan Symonds, 34, in Far North Queensland. A woman had escaped from him at Mount Molloy on Saturday morning.
A woman escaped from captivity on Saturday morning. This happened near Mount Molloy, about 90 minutes north-west of Cairns.
The woman flagged down a police officer in a marked car. Ryan Symonds, 34, was arrested two days later.
This happened north of Port Douglas after police put out a second public appeal. Police say he held the woman against her will at gunpoint.
He assaulted her many times over several days. Detective Inspector Kevin Goan said the woman went through a terrible ordeal.
She is now safe. Police are supporting the victim with help from other agencies.
They are continuing their investigations.
- Ryan Symonds, 34
- Suspect arrested
- Saturday morning
- Escape timing
- Several days
- Captivity duration
Why it mattersThe arrest ends a public manhunt. It confirms the woman's safety after a serious violent crime.
AustraliaFar North Queensland residents are no longer asked to watch for a dangerous suspect, and the victim can begin recovery with police support.
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