House-hunting in Danbury, Connecticut, turned into a terrifying ordeal for a couple in their 50s on Sunday, police say. WABC reports that when the husband and wife arrived at a home in a gated community to meet a real estate agent, their Lamborghini was rear-ended by a van and surrounded by three other vehicles. The six suspects beat the couple with a baseball bat before they bound them with duct tape and pushed them into the van, police say. “The male victim was pretty bruised, pretty swollen and they indicated they were struck with a bat several times,” says Danbury Police Sgt. Steven Castrovinci.

Some suspects stole the Lamborghini while others drove off in the van, police say. A witness who saw the attack called police and followed the van as it sped away from the scene. After it crashed while making a turn, the suspects took off on foot and the kidnapped couple were found inside. They were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Four suspects were arrested at the scene and two others were found at a home in the nearby community of Roxbury. All six suspects face charges including first-degree assault, first-degree kidnapping, and reckless endangerment, Fox 61 reports

Police say the suspects don’t appear to have any previous connection to the victims. “We did a lot of background work on them, but at this time it doesn’t seem as they have any connections to the Northeast. They’re all Miami, Florida, guys,” Castrovinci says. WABC reports that the suspects were identified as Angel Borrero, 23; Reynaldo Diaz, 22; Anthony Pena, 23; Josue Romero, 26; Ricardo Estrada, 21; and Michael Rivas, 18. (More Connecticut stories.)

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As Newington considers updating its aquatic facilities, voters will decide whether to approve bonding nearly $12 million for the project.

On Tuesday, the town council voted to send the request to a referendum in November.

Before the council’s decision, a public hearing was held and people spoke out about the plan to improve the facilities at two parks.

The proposal includes changes to Mill Pond Park and its aging, more than 60-year-old pool.

The plan includes building a new pool, splash pad and other features.

“$12 million is a lot of money. Number two, it’s going to be blocking all of Garfield Street. So you can’t see the park from Garfield Street anymore,” Scott Greczkowski, of Newington, said.

Besides costs, other concerns were the parking, traffic and noise.

Supporters say a much-needed, updated pool will benefit the community, including potentially swim teams.

“If it’s set up for competitive swimming it’d be possible for us to host swim meets there, which could help generate revenue for the club and the town,” Michael Schumacher, swim coach, said.

There would also be changes to Churchill Park, including the addition of a splash pad.

“We are in a healthy position to take on this project based on the need presented to us,” Matthew Plourd, Newington town councilor, said.

Some councilors defended the ideas and argued there was misinformation spreading online including about the cost.

But others raised concerns such as the thoroughness of the process.

“There is no rationale why we need a pool of $12 million,” Tim Manke, Newington town councilor, said.