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Update of Attempt Kidnapping July 9, 2008

July 11, 2008

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Updated Press Release from Attempt Kidnapping


DATE AND TIME OCCURRED: July 9, 2008


LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 605 S. First


BUSINESS NAME: N/A


SUSPECT:

White male adult, early to mid twenties, 5-8 to 5-10, with a “pot belly”, shaved head with possible black stubble, clean shaven, and earring in his right ear. The subject was wearing a black t-shirt and jeans.


RESUME OF INCIDENT:

On Thursday, July 10, 2008, the El Cajon Police Department published a news release of an attempted kidnapping that allegedly occurred on July 9, 2008, in the 600 block of South First St., in El Cajon. We have since learned that the facts in this case may have been misrepresented to the initial reporting officer(s). During our subsequent follow up investigation with the reporting parties, we have learned that the elements of an attempted kidnapping are not present and the new information disclosed to investigators leads us to believe the incident did not occur as related in the original press release. We are no longer seeking to identify the previously listed suspect or vehicle.

If you have any questions please contact Acting Lt. Jeff Arvan at 579-3396.

PREPARED BY: A/LT. J. D. Arvan
DIVISION: Investigations
DATE AND TIME: July 11, 2008 / 1:00pm
REVIEWED BY: Capt. Setzer
Pat Sprecco, Chief of Police