Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Major Crimes Bureau is advising the female kidnapping victim has been located and is safe.
The suspect has been arrested and both vehicles recovered.
Additional information will be released at a later time.
Thank you to the public, the media, Aero Bureau, Major Crimes Bureau and deputy personnel for their tireless efforts.
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Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles California 90012
213-229-1700
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE FOLLOWS:
On Sunday, February 16, 2025, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), Lakewood Station patrol deputies responded to the 9800 block of Cedar Street in the city of Bellflower, in response to a reported possible kidnapping. Witnesses reported seeing an unidentified female adult / victim (Hispanic, approximately 40 years old) being physically assaulted by an unidentified male adult / suspect (Hispanic, approximately 30 years old).
The suspect physically removed the female victim from a red colored, 2005, Toyota Camry (CA. license plate #5NJW241) and forced her into a teal or green colored, 1997 Ford Explorer (CA. license plate #3XNZ003). The Ford Explorer then sped off east on Cedar Street. An unidentified female passenger exited the victims Toyota Camry and entered the driver’s seat where she proceeded to drive off, following the same direction of travel as the Ford Explorer.
Major Crimes Bureau - Metro Detail detectives worked throughout the day and evening attempting to locate both vehicles and the still unidentified victim and suspect(s). It is believed the female victim knows the suspect(s) and that she was taken by the suspect(s) against her will and is in physical danger. To date, the female victim has not been identified, nor has anyone matching her physical description been reported missing to local law enforcement.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have any information are encouraged to contact Lakewood Sheriff’s Station at (562)920-5100, or if you would like to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at (800)222-8477, or on-line at www.p3tips.com.
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Los Angeles California 90012
213-229-1700
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Robert G. Luna, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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