Man wanted after allegedly abducting woman near Bexley

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Police are searching for a woman who was abducted just outside of Bexley on Tuesday and the man who is accused of kidnapping her.

Ashley Freestone, 39, was abducted from the area of East Main Street and Alum Creek Drive sometime Tuesday and remains missing, according to Columbus police. Richard Patridge, 31, has been identified as the suspect. Patridge was riding a motorcycle and has several active felony warrants, including one issued Wednesday regarding the abduction.

According to Franklin County Municipal Court records, Patridge was accused of felonious assault on July 21. Police said Patridge is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Anyone with information on Freestone or Patridge's whereabouts is encouraged to call police.