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detectives are requesting the public’s help in identifying and
locating the victim of a possible kidnapping.
On November 12, 2019 at 11:20 p.m., witnesses on the 3000 block of
3rd Avenue heard a female screaming, “Help me, somebody help me!”
At the same time witnesses observed a possible 4-door white Prius
with two occupants inside, speed off southbound 3rd Avenue. A
female Black with dark braided hair (identified as Victim Jane Doe)
was believed to be in the front passenger seat and the Suspect in
the driver seat. Witness-1 observed Victim Jane Doe’s hair being
pulled backward as she was screaming. Witness-1 observed plastic
wrap over the front passenger side window from a possible prior
traffic collision. The Suspect was heard shouting, “I’m sorry, I’m
sorry.”
The suspect is described as a male Black.
If you have seen,or have any information regarding the identity
of the female or male in the video, please contact Southwest Area
Detectives at 213-485-2197. During non-business hours or on
weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7
(1-877-527-3247). 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 www.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.
Call us 24/7 at 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247) to share any helpful information you have.
Call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
(800-222-8477) or submit an anonymous tip through our form.