COMMERCE (CNS) - A man who allegedly kidnapped a woman at gunpoint in Commerce was in custody Thursday.
William Garcia, 32, of Commerce was arrested about 2 p.m. Wednesday and booked on suspicion of kidnapping, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. He was held on $1.2 million bail, and his car was recovered and impounded.
"The female victim involved in the incident on Tuesday ... was found safe and unharmed," the sheriff's department reported. "She is being questioned by detectives for more information regarding the incident."
According to the sheriff's department, the woman was walking and talking on her cell phone at 4:21 p.m. Tuesday, and appeared to be trying to get away from somebody.
Orignial report:
COMMERCE (CNS)- Investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department's Major Crimes Bureau are seeking the public's help Wednesday in identifying the female victim and the male suspect in a possible kidnapping in Commerce.
According to the sheriff's department, the victim was walking and talking on her cell phone at 4:21 p.m. Tuesday and as she approached the 2200 block of Couts Avenue, the suspect drove his vehicle into a nearby driveway, got out of the car, hit the victim with a pistol, dragged her into the passenger side of the vehicle and drove away.
The victim and the suspect are unknown.
Anyone with information about this case, including the identities of the victim and/or the suspect was asked to call the department's Major Crimes Bureau at 213-229-1700. Callers who choose to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
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