Full Notification

WHAT: Arrest for Kidnapping

WHEN: Monday, April 24, 2017

WHERE: 11300 block of Los Osos Valley Road

SUSPECT: Evan Woods, 40 year old Resident of San Luis Obispo

DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Sergeant Chad Pfarr

On Friday the 21st at 7:00 pm, the Police Department received a 911 call from a 43 year old female resident reporting her friend was being assaulted by an unknown male on the sidewalk in the 11300 block of Los Osos Valley Road. The female victim, a 30 year old SLO resident, did not suffer any serious injuries as a result of the attack.

Further investigation in this case revealed the victim was grabbed by Woods who attempted to subdue her and drag her into a nearby apartment. The victim’s friend was able to quickly call 911 while yelling at Woods that the police were on the way. Those actions along with the victim fighting back caused Woods to abandon his assault and flee into a nearby apartment.

On Monday the 24th police investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Woods. Shortly after 2:00 pm detectives believed Woods was at his residence and the arrest warrant was served. Woods was taken into custody for 207 PC – Kidnapping, 242 PC – Battery and 236 PC – False Imprisonment. Woods will be booked into custody at the San Luis Obispo County Jail with bail set at $104,000.

The Police Department believes this was an isolated incident and there is no evidence to suggest Woods is involved in other similar crimes.

If you have any information about this crime you are encouraged to call the San Luis Obispo Police Department at 805-781-7312 or Crime Stoppers at 805-549-STOP.