UPDATE: 9/07: Pineville Police say Robert John Marotta faked his own kidnapping and stabbing in July and now he is now charged with filing a false police report. Police say Marotta's story didn't add up from the beginning. Investigators say the evidence the obtained indicates Marotta was the only person inside his SUV. At first, he told authorities he was kidnapped by a black and hispanic male.
Some news stations are reporting that Marotta was in a lot of debt. Apparently, he was calling friends and family members asking for money the week prior to when he pulled his stunt.
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Early Friday morning, Pineville Police were called to Courtney's Restaurant, located at 10517 Park Road. A restaurant employee arrived and discovered the restaurant owner, Robert Marotta (R) and his vehicle missing. Police knew right away foul play was involved because it appeared a struggle took place in the kitchen and the back door was broken.
On Saturday morning, police discovered Marotta's abandoned Ford Expedition in Belmont (Gaston County.) Police searched the area using dogs and found Robert Marotta unconscious around 4:00pm. He was airlifted to CMC with a chest wound. Police have not said what caused the wound nor have they disclosed Marotta's condition.
If you have any information or saw anything in the area between 5:30am-6:00am on Friday morning, please call the Pineville Police Department at 704-889-2231. (More Info)