Los Angeles: Los Angeles police detectives released the composite sketch of a mansuspected in trying to abduct a young woman as she walked to her carnear a downtown Los Angeles nightclub.
The woman had just left the Vertigos nightclub, said Lt. Paul Vernon,who is the commanding officer of the Central Detective Division. Asshe walked with her girlfriend to their car, the man jumped out of aparked car holding a hammer in a threatening manner.
The incident occurred on January 29, 2010, around 11:30 PM near TempleStreet and Fremont Street. The two women fought off the kidnapper, inspite of the hammer, and he returned to the parked car where severalother Hispanic men were waiting. The men, including the suspect thendrove away from the nightclub parking lot.
The women described the car as an 85 to 90s model, 4-door,gray-primer Toyota with a partial license plate that began with 2C_ _ __ _. The man appeared Hispanic, 35 to 40 years old, with medium heightand weight. He had a moustache and wore a black, knit watch cap.
These types of stranger abductions are very rare, Lt. Vernon added. But they are quite serious and scary for the victim and the public. What worked her for the victim was she had a friend with her, and theywere both alert.
Detectives do not believe the suspect followed the women from the club.
Any who recognizes this man is urged to Detective John Arredondo, Central Robbery Unit, at 213-972-1248. Tipsters can also call Crimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS(800-222-8477). Tipsters may contact Crimestoppers by texting thenumber 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All textmessages should begin with the letters LAPD. Tipsters may also go toLAPDOnline.org, click on webtips and follow the prompts. Tipstersmay remain anonymous.
