Man arrested over Apache Junction kidnapping and assault

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 01:19 · Archive

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the armed kidnapping and assault of an 18-year-old woman in Apache Junction, Arizona.

A 32-year-old man has been arrested following the kidnapping and assault of an 18-year-old woman in Apache Junction. The incident began around 1 a.m. on 24 September when the woman was arriving home from work near 16th Avenue and San Marcos Drive. Pedro A. Espinoza Torres approached her at gunpoint and forced her to leave with him, according to police.

The woman was held against her will for several hours and allegedly assaulted multiple times before being released. She suffered severe injuries and was hospitalised. Torres was arrested on 25 September and booked into Pinal County Adult Detention Center, facing one count of kidnapping, four counts of aggravated assault, two counts of sexual abuse and one count of first-degree burglary.

Detectives used automated licence plate reader technology among other investigative resources to identify Torres, his vehicle and a linked address. Torres is described as approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, 250 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair with red colouring, facial hair and a visible neck tattoo. Police describe an associated vehicle as a gold or yellow 2014 Jeep Wrangler. Detectives are asking the public whether anyone has had similar encounters with Torres or information about potentially related incidents.

How it is being reported

• Arrest in armed kidnapping case leads Apache Junction police to seek more victimsApache Junction police say an 18-year-old woman was kidnapped at gunpoint, held for hours and assaulted before an arrest led detectives to ask whether there may be other victims.Azfamily · 9 Oct, 00:30
• Arrest in armed kidnapping case leads Apache Junction police to seek more victimsApache Junction police say an 18-year-old woman was kidnapped at gunpoint, held for hours and assaulted before an arrest led detectives to ask whether there may be other victims.KOLD · 9 Oct, 00:30

In this story: Pedro A. Espinoza Torres · Apache Junction · Apache Junction police · Pinal County Adult Detention Center

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