LASD arrests kidnapping suspect in Commerce; victim located unharmed
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has arrested the man accused of kidnapping someone in Commerce.
Deputies arrested the suspect at about 2 p.m. Wednesday. He has been identified as 31-year-old William Garcia, who has an extensive criminal history dating back to 2016. The department said that he will be charged with kidnapping and abduction.
According to deputies, the man is accused of pistol-whipping and then abducting the woman in Commerce.
At around 6:40 p.m., LASD officials reported that they had located the victim as well and that she was unharmed, other than an injury from the pistol whip. She was found not far from where the alleged kidnapping occurred.
The abduction happened in the 2200 block of Couts Avenue at around 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday. Deputies said he parked in a nearby driveway, got out of the car, hit the woman with a pistol and dragged her into his vehicle.
Authorities say it is not clear if the victim and the suspect know each other. Investigators recovered the suspect's vehicle and earmarked it as evidence.
Anyone with information is urged to call the department's Major Crimes Bureau at 213-229-1700. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or go to their website.
