Detectives Seek Information Related to a Possible Kidnapping NR17058jh

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles
Police Department’s Devonshire Division detectives are asking for
the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to
the identification of a possible kidnap victim and the arrest of
the suspects responsible.

On February 19, 2017, around 3:45 p.m., Devonshire patrol officers
responded to De Soto and Devonshire Street for a kidnapping call.
Once officers arrived, they learned that a female Hispanic, who
appeared to be in distress, was seen in the back of a car. The
female was screaming and banging on the rear passenger side window.
The car continued northbound on De Soto Avenue, out of sight from
witnesses.

The female was described as female Hispanic, in her late 20s or
early 30s, with dark hair tied up in a ponytail. She was seen
wearing a black sweatshirt.

The suspects appeared to be male Hispanics. The car was described
as a gold early 2000s 4-door Honda Accord. The rear passenger
window was smashed out.

The suspects are still outstanding and victim has not been
located.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact
Detective Scheff, LAPD Devonshire Division at 818-832-0609. During
non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to
1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous
should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
(800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters
may also visit ww.lapdonline.org, and click on “Anonymous Web Tips”
under the “Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu to submit an online
tip. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile
application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their
local program.