Suspects in Kidnapping for Ransom Apprehended by Monterey Park Police Department
On March 12, 2026, officers with the Monterey Park Police Department apprehended four suspects in connection with a kidnapping which occurred on the 100 block of East Hellman Avenue.
At approximately 4:48 am, the Monterey Park Police Department received a call for service to check the welfare of an individual who had possibly been kidnapped. Patrol officers responded and determined that a male adult victim had been kidnapped, threatened, assaulted and held for ransom. The victim was ultimately released after a ransom was paid to the suspects. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident. Detectives have identified and apprehended four out of five adult suspects who have been booked for kidnapping, false imprisonment, criminal threats and conspiracy to commit a crime. One suspect remains outstanding.
The Monterey Park Police Department Investigations Bureau is still currently investigating this incident. If anyone has information related to this incident, please contact the Monterey Park Police Department at (626) 307-1444 or at mppdtips@montereypark.ca.gov