Oakland police find woman they say was kidnapped; suspect released
Oakland police are investigating a reported kidnapping that happened on July 3 in the 4200 block of Redding Street.
OAKLAND, Calif. - The woman reported to have been kidnapped out of Oakland on Friday night has been located and was physically unharmed, police say.
At around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police said the woman was located, and the suspect was detained and later released, pending further investigation.
No further details were released.
Earlier in the day, police said they were investigating a reported kidnapping that happened on July 3 at around 9:30 p.m. in the 4200 block of Redding Street.
Woman reportedly forced into car
What they're saying:
Police said the suspect struck a woman with a handgun before forcing her into a dark-colored, four-door sedan.
The suspect then drove westbound from the 4200 block of Redding Street with the woman inside.
Authorities have not said whether the victim and suspect knew each other.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland Police Department's Missing Persons Unit at (510) 238-3641 or call 911.
The Source: This report was written based on information from the Oakland Police Department.