Fresno police search for suspects involved in kidnapping and robbery

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Monday, October 24, 2016
Fresno police search for suspects involved in kidnapping and robbery
The 48-year-old woman told police that a group of armed men confronted her outside her home and forced her into their car before robbing her.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Police are looking for leads in a robbery and kidnapping investigation in east-central Fresno.

The 48-year-old victim told police that suspects confronted her outside her home at Cortland and Maple Avenues 9:30 p.m. Saturday. She said one of the men had a handgun and they forced her into their car.

Police said the hit her in the face, took money and other personal items from her and held her down while they drove.

The victim was eventually dropped off then located by officers. She sustained minor injuries but is otherwise okay.