Delorean Issue Statement About Mexico Kidnapping

Basque band Delorean have issued their first statement since coming out of being kidnapped in Mexico City. Their ‘virtual kidnapping’ had them missing for two days, before they were reported safe by local police.

They’ve since cancelled their American tour until 14th October, where it kicks off again with a date in Minneapolis.

Addressing exactly what happened, the band gave the following statement:

‘On Monday morning October 7th we received a phone call at our hotel room in Mexico City from a person posing as a hotel security officer. We were informed that there was a security threat at the hotel.

What followed for the next 30 hours was an experience where the threat of death was real due to the psychological manipulation inflicted on us by our kidnappers. Thanks to the fantastic work of the National Police in Spain, Ertzantza , Interpol and the Federal Police in Mexico, we were successfully rescued yesterday morning.

While it would be convenient to blame Mexico, that would not be sound. This could have occurred anywhere in the world. Our hope is that this situation will bring attention to the abuse that we were subjected to by our kidnappers, so that other travelers do not fall victim in the future.

This has been extremely difficult for us and our families. At this time we have no further comment and we ask that you respect our privacy so that we can return to normality in our lives.’