Escaped Ohio inmate spotted after kidnapping woman for 2nd time, police say

GROVE CITY — The U.S. Marshals Office and Grove City Division of Police are looking for a man accused of kidnapping a woman twice this summer.

Quinntel Bagley, 38, is wanted for aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery, failure to comply, parole violation for kidnapping, and failure to register as a sex offender, according to our news partners at WBNS in Columbus.

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As previously reported, allegedly surprised a woman at her home in the early morning hours of June 13 grabbed her, and forced her into his vehicle.

The woman was found later that morning at a gas station. Bagley was also found, arrested, and taken to an area medical center to be evaluated for injuries.

As Grove City officers were escorting Bagley to a cruiser after his treatment, he escaped and ran into a nearby wooded area.

During the search, police learned that a person matching Bagley’s description entered a nearby home and took the homeowner’s Hyundai Santa Fe. The vehicle was later found unoccupied.

On Friday, police said Bagley was spotted in Columbus’ Hilltop neighborhood. Around 6 a.m., a woman told police he kidnapped her from her Grove City home and drove her to west Columbus, WBNS reported.

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The woman was able to get away unharmed. Police confirmed that the woman was the same woman from the June 13 kidnapping.

Bagley was reportedly wearing dark clothing and had a mask on to cover part of his face.

Bagley should be considered armed and dangerous.

The U.S. Marshal’s Office offers up to a $5,000 reward for Bagley’s arrest.  Anyone who sees him is asked to call 911 or 614-469-5540. Grove City Mayor Richard Stage also announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to Bagley’s arrest.

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