At least four armed men in a Grand Cherokee and a Honda intercepted the Honda car driven by Abou Milad, carrying the son of businessman Ibrahim al-Sakr.

The gunmen hit Abou Milad with sharp tool which caused him to pass out and snatch Michel, 9 years old, and fled to an unknown destination driving the Grand Cherokee.

It was later revealed that the Honda car was stolen from Sin el-Fil area since two days. It is owned by Citizen Loqman Zeidan.