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Police today found a 26-year-old woman who was reportedly kidnapped from her Pomona home, but the suspects remained at large.
Monica Ayala’s boyfriend reported that she was abducted last night from the residence in the 900 block of Bradford Avenue by as many as five suspects, said Pomona police Sgt. Rick Baker.
Police sought public help to find her and the suspects, and early this afternoon announced that she had been found, apparently unharmed, near her home. Pomona police Sgt. Michael Olivieri said Ayala was being interviewed by detectives.
Authorities were continuing their search for the suspects, two of whom were identified as Saul Esquivel, 27, and Alan Pierson, 31, both of Pomona. Police are also seeking two men and a woman in connection with the case. Their descriptions were not available.
Late last night, a man flagged down a police officer and said he and his girlfriend — Ayala — had been held against their will at their home for several hours by as many as five people, Baker said.
"That victim reported that he had been beaten and tied up by the suspects," Baker said. "He reported that his girlfriend ... had been taken from their residence by the same persons, along with a vehicle belonging to (Ayala) and property belonging to both."
Police went to the victims’ residence but found no one there, Baker said. A short time later, officer’s saw Ayala’s van parked in an alley, but she was not there, Baker said.
Esquivel — who is wanted for a parole violation — and Pierson are believed to be known to both victims, Baker said.
The suspects may be driving a primer-gray 1950s GMC pickup truck.
Anyone knowing more about the case was urged to call 911, the police detective bureau at 909-620-2095, or the 24-hour tip line, 909-620-2085.
—From news services
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