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Suspect wanted, 2 arrested in teen's kidnapping

Two more suspects wanted in teen's kidnapping
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Detroit police are asking for your help locating an additional suspect in the kidnapping of 13-year-old Deontae Mitchell.

Police are searching for 51-year-old Roy Portis, who is a black male, 6-feet-1-inch tall weighing 180 pounds. They were also searching for Ernest Coleman, but he was arrested on Thursday afternoon.

On Thursday morning, police discovered a body believed to be of Deontae in a field on the city's east side.

Police also say the original suspect, 45-year-old Gregory Walker, was arrested in Ohio.

According to police, Deontae was hanging out with his cousin around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday outside of Nino's Market at 15901 E. Warren when they picked up money that was dropped by a man outside.

DPD Chief James Craig said Deontae was kidnapped by 11:15 p.m. Tuesday.

Craig says video shows the abduction and that the suspect came back to the store afterwards.