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Man Arrested for North Hills Kidnapping; Links to Previous Case

3/30/2026

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Los Angeles police arrested a man on March 28 for allegedly kidnapping a girl in North Hills.
The incident occurred near Sepulveda Boulevard and Parthenia Street when the girl and her mother entered the suspect's car after he offered them food.
The mother exited the vehicle, leaving the girl inside as the suspect drove away, but the girl was later found safe.
Investigators are examining a potential link to a March 15 kidnapping involving a man who followed two girls and made lewd requests.
The LAPD has released a sketch of the earlier suspect, who is described as 21-23 years old.

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Los Angeles police arrested a man on March 28 for allegedly kidnapping a girl in North Hills.
The incident occurred near Sepulveda Boulevard and Parthenia Street when the girl and her mother entered the suspect's car after he offered them food.
The mother exited the vehicle, leaving the girl inside as the suspect drove away, but the girl was later found safe.
Investigators are examining a potential link to a March 15 kidnapping involving a man who followed two girls and made lewd requests.
The LAPD has released a sketch of the earlier suspect, who is described as 21-23 years old.