Man kidnapped from West L.A. home, dumped at gas station 22 miles away
A man who was kidnapped from his residence in West Los Angeles during a reported home invasion was rescued after the suspects let him out at a gas station in Montrose, according to police.
Los Angeles Police Department Officer Eisenman confirmed to KTLA that units were dispatched to the 9800 block of Vicar Street in the Cheviot Hills neighborhood around 3:25 a.m. Saturday to investigate a home invasion.
Officer Eisenman could not confirm whether any valuables were taken but did say that a man was kidnapped from the home by four Hispanic male suspects who may have been armed.
Man, 46, sought by authorities and family after not being seen for over a week
A crime broadcast was put out regarding the kidnapping; however, the victim was dropped off at a gas station located in the 2100 block of Verdugo Boulevard in Montrose, over 22 miles away from Cheviot Hills.
The unidentified victim sought assistance from the gas station clerk and was able to call 911. He was not injured in the incident.
The suspects are still outstanding, and detectives are actively investigating the case and searching for surveillance video.
No further details were released.
Sofia Pop Perez contributed to this report.
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