GARDEN CITY- Law enforcement authorities in Finney County are investigating an alleged kidnapping.

Just before 9pm on Thursday, officers of the Garden City Police Department were dispatched to a Novelty Shop at 519 West Mary Street #116 in reference to a disturbance, according to a media release.

Officers made contact with Dana Leens, 30, Garden City, and a fifteen-year-old girl.

Investigation revealed that Leens and an employee of the business engaged in an argument involving Leens’ previous partnership in the business.

The incident escalated, at which time Leens and the teen reportedly battered and dragged the employee from the business during the altercation.

Police arrested Leens, on the requested charges of
Aggravated Kidnapping Contributing to a Child’s Misconduct

The teen was arrested and is being held in the Juvenile Detention Center on the requested charge of battery.

Finney County Attorney’s Office’s is expected to release additional details next week.