Key takeaways:
- A 17-year-old boy in Southern California was kidnapped and held hostage for four days.
- The kidnappers had threatened to harm the teen if his family did not pay a $500,000 ransom.
- The teen was rescued by authorities and the three kidnappers have been arrested.
A 17-year-old boy in Southern California was rescued by authorities on Friday after being kidnapped and held hostage for four days. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles, the teen was abducted on Monday morning when the kidnappers caused a car crash in San Bernardino County, roughly 200 miles from Santa Maria. The teen had gotten out of his vehicle to look at the damage when he was taken.
The kidnappers had threatened to harm the teen if his family did not pay a $500,000 ransom. After tracking the teen and his captors to a motel in Santa Maria, law enforcement was able to rescue him.
The teen was unharmed and is now safe. The three kidnappers have been arrested and are currently in custody. The investigation is ongoing and more details are expected to be released in the coming days.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of being aware of one’s surroundings and taking extra precautions when traveling. It is also a reminder of the need for increased security measures to protect against such crimes.
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