A multi-day, interstate search for a missing adult dependent ended with police finding the man who allegedly kidnapped the victim after meeting her on social media.
The ordeal began on Thursday, January 11, when the victim's family called police believing a relative had been forced to come to their home in the middle of the night to pick them up. Claremont police said the victim's family combed through their relatives' social media profiles and found messages indicating the suspect intended to cross state lines with the victim.
Detectives tracked the suspect's vehicle to Coconino County, Arizona. There, authorities found the victim unharmed. They also arrested 43-year-old Jason Newberg.
He remains in the custody of the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Matthew Rodriguez
Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer at kcalnews.com. He has previously been reported in local media outlets including Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.