Wichita Police arrest kidnap suspect

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Wichita Police arrested 27-year-old Francisco Lopez of Wichita on one count of aggravated kidnapping, felon in possession of a firearm, simple battery domestic violence, and criminal threat.

At approximately 10:30 a.m. Thursday, officers were notified of a possible kidnapping by the Garden City Police Department.

The investigation revealed that Lopez met a 23-year-old female victim known to the suspect after making threats to cause harm to her and her family. Lopez battered the victim causing minor injuries.

During the investigation officers were able to gather information that led officers to the 5900 block of West Kellogg where Lopez and the victim were located. Lopez was arrested without incident.