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Tacoma Kidnapping Arrest Made After 2-Day Search

Saturday, August 1, 2026

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On July 27, a man violently assaulted and kidnapped a woman on Pacific Avenue South in Tacoma, tearing her clothing and forcing her into a vehicle, according to Pierce County Sheriff's Office records.

Deputies located the victim nearby and rescued her, but the suspect fled. After a two-day search, deputies arrested the suspect on July 29 after identifying him as a passenger on I-5. The suspect was seated in the back of a vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.

The Domestic Violence Unit is leading the investigation into the violent kidnapping, which involved a suspect who was not identified in the report.

📄 Source: Pierce County Sheriff — Blotter — https://blog.piercecountywa.gov/pcsdblotter/

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A man violently assaulted and kidnapped a woman on Pacific Avenue South in TacomaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The incident occurred on July 27“On July 27, around 11:00 p.m., multiple witnesses called 911 after seeing a horrific assault unfold in the area of 136 th St. S and Pacific Ave. S.”
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The assault involved tearing her clothing“They reported a man violently attacking a woman, tearing her clothing, and forcing her into a vehicle before fleeing the area.”
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The woman was forced into a vehicle“They reported a man violently attacking a woman, tearing her clothing, and forcing her into a vehicle before fleeing the area.”
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Deputies located the victim nearby and rescued her“The suspect had fled, but the victim was found nearby and safely rescued.”
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The suspect fled“The suspect had fled, but the victim was found nearby and safely rescued.”
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Deputies arrested the suspect on July 29No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The arrest followed a two-day searchNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The suspect was identified as a passenger on I-5No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The suspect was seated in the back of a vehicle“The suspect, who was seated in the back seat, complied with ”
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The suspect was taken into custody without incidentNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Domestic Violence Unit is leading the investigation into the violent kidnapping“Because of the violent nature of the crime, our Domestic Violence Unit immediately took over the investigation.”
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The suspect was not identified in the reportNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.