Sheriff Alert!-Have You Seen This Man?

For Immediate Release May 13, 2013

Suspect Sought in Brazen Kidnapping

Sheriff's detectives are looking for a man responsible for kidnapping a seven year-old girl in south Sacramento this past weekend. The incident occurred in broad daylight on a public street, and investigators fear that the suspect may attempt to seek additional victims.

Shortly after 1:00 p.m. on May 11, 2013, the victim was walking with her mother in the 5300 block of 47th Avenue. The suspect pulled alongside the victim, grabbed her, and placed her in the trunk of his car, before driving away. The victim's mother began screaming, which alerted a nearby resident who called 911 to report the incident.

Fortunately, the victim was somehow able to open the trunk of the car from inside, and jump out of the vehicle as the suspect drove away. The victim sustained some minor superficial scratches, but escaped from the event without serious injury. She was transported to a local hospital with her family for treatment, and later released.

The suspect (see attached composite sketch) is described as a male between 25 and 35 years of age. He has light-brown skin, and is believed to be 5'10” to 6' tall, and weigh between 170 and 190 pounds. He has black, shoulder-length hair, which was worn either in braids or dreadlocks. At the time of this incident, he was wearing a black shirt with a white, printed design on the front. The suspect's vehicle was described as a dark green or blue 4-door sedan with tinted windows.

Anyone knowing the identity of this suspect is asked to contact the Sheriff's Department at (916) 874-5115. Tip information may also be left anonymously at www.sacsheriff.com, by texting to 274637 (CRIMES) and entering the keyword SSD, or by calling (916) 874-TIPS (8477).

Sergeant Jason Ramos Sheriff's Spokesman