Authorities investigating possible kidnapping in Hillsville
The Hillsville Police Department is investigating a case of a possible kidnapping after receiving a call from a local hotel, that they had found a note from a child claiming to be "missing and the cops are looking for me." Police are looking for the man pictured above, Pierre Morand, of Lachute, Quebec, who checked into the Quality Inn Hotel, located at Exit 14 on Interstate 77.
The Hillsville Police Department is investigating a case of a possible kidnapping after receiving a call from a local hotel, that they had found a note from a child claiming to be "missing and the cops are looking for me." Police are looking for the man pictured above, Pierre Morand, of Lachute, Quebec, who checked into the Quality Inn Hotel, located at Exit 14 on Interstate 77.
slideshow

The Hillsville Police Department is investigating a case of a possible kidnapping after receiving a call from a local hotel, that they had found a note from a child claiming to be “missing and the cops are looking for me.” Captain Jason Hawks of the Hillsville Police Department received a call to the Quality Inn Hotel in Hillsville, stating that housekeeping found a handwritten note from a child claiming to be “missing.”

A search of National, State and local databanks has no record of a child by the name of Jasmine Hines being reported missing. Police determined that on November 28, a man named Pierre Morand, of Lachute, Quebec checked into the Quality Inn Hotel, located at Exit 14 on Interstate 77, and rented a room for one person. A later check of video surveillance footage revealed that the man had a young girl traveling with him. Pierre is seen checking out of the hotel and leaving in a white mini-van with what appears to be two bicycles on a rack on the back.

Police are asking for your assistance in locating Morand and attempting to verify the welfare of the young child traveling with him.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Captain Jason Hawks or Investigator Junior Alderman with the Hillsville Police Department at 276-728-2251 or the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office at 276-728-4146.

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet


News
Allen Worrell/The Carroll News
Two days prior to his 20th birthday, Mac Martin released his debut rap single, “Hurricane,” which is currently available on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Amazon Music and several other online outlets, as well as YouTube. Martin wrote the song for his sister Taylor (right) in honor of her graduation from Carroll County High School on Saturday.
Rapping a present
Martin’s debut rap single a graduation gift to sister
May 22, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Michael Howlett/The Carroll News
Woodlawn School has undergone a lot of changes since becoming the first public high school in Carroll County in 1907.
School’s history coming to an end
Woodlawn School was the first public secondary school in Carroll County and the first to offer vocation agrilculture classes in the United States.
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Read More News
Sports
Senior Taylor Case is the definition of an All-American kid, playing three varsity sports while impressing his coaches with his work ethic and attitude. A standout receiver on the football team, a starter in left field for the baseball team, and a member of Carroll County's Region IV championship basketball team, Case is everywhere in the world of Cavalier athletics.
Talking Trash…with Taylor Case
Senior Taylor Case is the definition of an All-American kid, playing three varsity sports while impressing his coaches with his work ethic and attitude. A standout receiver on the football team, a...
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Allen Worrell/The Carroll News
Carroll County's softball seniors were honored with roses and jerseys prior to their win over Tazewell May 14 on Senior Day in Hillsville. Pictured are Carroll's seniors Autumn Hill (9) and Ragan Halsey (18) with their parents, from left, David Hill and June Hill, and Amy Halsey and Gene Halsey.
Cavs sweep Marion, top Tazewell on Senior Day
Carroll County hammered Marion 10-0 and 11-1 in a Southwest District softball doubleheader Thursday in Hillsville. Hannah Dalton struck out three and allowed just four hits in the shutout for Ca...
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Read More Sports
Opinion
Why don’t countries like us?
Ever wonder which countries hate the United States the most. We are hated by a lot of countries, but we really can’t help it. We were just born with a strong personality and, quite possibly, a bi-polar disorder. Nevertheless, we are hated, that’s for sure. Either other countries want us to stay ...
May 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Odors on a plane
I was reading an article entitled “The Nine Most Common Airplane Accidents” and was quiet surprised that crashing and exploding into a massive ball of flame was not among them. You see, when I fly, that’s what I expect to happen. Now, I know that flying is safer than driving a car, at least th...
May 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Read More Opinion
Weather
Sponsored By:

RSS Feeds
All articles feed
News feed
Sports feed
Videos feed
Obituaries feed
Opinion feed
Local Features
February 2013 - HES Patriots of the Month
Hillsville Elementary School's Patriots of the Month for February 2013 are front row, from left: Abigail Slate, Sydney Reece, Laurel Sutphin, Ahliyah Riffey, Ashlyn Martin, Camden DeHaven, Carly Wright, Julianna Marshall, Seth Atkins, William Burnett. Middle Row: Lydia Webb, Malichi Lambert, Austin Ostrom, Evan Shank, Sarah Lindamood, Ashton Richardson, Olivia Barnes. Back Row: Abby Kennedy, Samantha Reece, Julianna Wright, Isaac Burcham, Shelby Horton, Jaden Cole, Ellie Webb, Presley Talley. Not Pictured: Morgan Hollandsworth.
February 2013 - HES Patriots of the Month
Hillsville Elementary School’s Patriots of the Month for February 2013
Mar 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Brianna Holland won Best In Show in the Gladesboro Elementary School Science Fair held Feb. 21 at the school.
Gladesboro Elementary Science Fair Winners
Brianna Holland won Best In Show in the Gladesboro Elementary School Science Fair held Feb. 21 at the school.
Mar 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Read More Local Features
Poll
Sponsored By:

Did you attend Saturday's graduation at Carroll County High School?
May 20, 2013 | 35209 views | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend | print

Did you attend Saturday's graduation at Carroll County High School?

View Previous Polls
Special Sections
2013 Living 50 Plus
HMB 2013
2013 Calendar
2012 Healthy Lifestyles