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A search of the home found Polaroids showing the victim tied up with an electrical cord and with a gun pointed to his head.

Two Arrested, One Still at Large After Italian Tourist Held, Tortured for Two Weeks in Pricey Nolita Rental

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An Italian tourist was taken on May 6 and held against his will inside the home on Prince Street. Police arrested John Woeltz after the man escaped earlier today, running to a traffic agent for help.

Local news reports stated a dispute over money may be what led to the victim's capture and torture. A search by police led to the discovery of Polaroids showing the victim tied up and tortured. Police also recovered a gun among the torture devices.

Two butlers at the residence are being questioned as part of the investigation. The home was reportedly being rented for $30,000 to $40,000 dollars.

A second female suspect has been arrested, and a third suspect is still being sought.

The group was allegedly trying to extort the victim for millions in cryptocurrency.

The group also allegedly used a taser on the victim while his feet were in water, beat him with a gun, and threatened to cut off his limbs with an electric chainsaw.

Police said the victim escaped Friday morning after the men allegedly told him they planned to kill him that day.

The woman arrested was Beatrice Folchi, 24, according to the New York Post. She was charged, but the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office declined to prosecute pending further investigation.