Public Assistance Needed to Identify Attempted Kidnapping Suspect

Source: Santa Maria Police Department

On 11/18/20 at approximately 1555 hours, officers were dispatched to the 400 blk. of N. Curryer in response to attempt kidnapping.

The suspect in this case jumped a fence into the victims yard, brandished a handgun and demanded that the victim follow him. The victim did not comply and the suspect fled the scene on foot prior to police arrival.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic Male Adult, 5’6″-6’0″ tall with facial hair and weighing approximately 230 lbs. He was last seen wearing a red colored sweatshirt, dark baseball cap, and black pants. A sketch of the suspect is attached for review.

The Santa Maria Police Department Detective Bureau is asking for the public’s help in identifying this suspect. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Santa Maria Police Department at 805-928-3781 or the tip line at 805-928-3781 x2677 (COPS)