A woman was struck with a pistol and pushed into a car Tuesday in what authorities said was a possible kidnapping in Commerce.
A man was arrested around 2 p.m. Wednesday and charged with kidnapping and abduction, and his car was impounded as evidence, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said. The woman was found safe Wednesday night, the LASD said.
The attack and abduction were captured on security camera video at about 4:30 p.m. in the 2200 block of Couts Avenue.
The woman was talking on her cell phone as she walked when a driver pulled into a nearby driveway. Security camera video showed the woman walking up the driveway of a home, then walking toward the car.
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As she approached the passenger side, the man struck her before she was pushed into the passenger seat.
It was not immediately clear whether the man and woman know each other.
The man was wearing a white tank top, black shorts and blocks and white shoes with black socks. The woman was wearing a black dress and sandals. The car was described as a 2016-2017 silver Kia Rio.
Details about the identities of the man and woman were not available. Anyone with information about this case, including their identities, were asked to call the department's Major Crimes Bureau at 213-229-1700. Callers who choose to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
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