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UPDATE: Suspected Kidnapping In Saugus Under Investigation, Suspect Detained

A suspected kidnapping occurred Thursday afternoon in Santa Clarita, after a suspect dragged a woman into a vehicle, said officials.


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Update 4:40 p.m.: Two people were detained on Sierra Highway near Soledad Canyon Road. The incident is suspected to be a domestic dispute, but the incident is under investigation, said Sheriff’s officials.

The suspected kidnapping was first reported around 3 p.m. near Bouquet Canyon Road and Benz Road in Saugus, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.

“The call originally went out as a domestic dispute, but is now being investigated as an attempted kidnapping,” said Lt. Ignacio Somoano. “A woman was grabbed and placed in a car, and the (suspect) drove away.”

It is unclear if anyone was injured at this time, said Somoano.

An eyewitness at the scene described the suspect as a black male in his 20s. The vehicle was a black four-door sedan with black and yellow plates, according to initial reports. 

Anyone with information on the incident is encouraged to call 9-1-1 or the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station at 661-255-1121.

Ed. Note: Louie Diaz contributed to this report. 

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UPDATE: Suspected Kidnapping In Saugus Under Investigation, Suspect Detained

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  1. Thanks for the accurate reporting!!

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Devon Miller was born and raised in Santa Clarita. He joined KHTS Radio as a digital marketing intern in September of 2017, and later moved to news as a staff writer in December. Miller attended College of the Canyons and served as the Associated Student Government President. Miller is now News Director for KHTS, covering breaking news and politics across the Santa Clarita Valley.