Possible Bellflower kidnapping suspect arrested, victim found safe

BELLFLOWER, Calif. - A possible kidnapping case in Bellflower has come to an end after the victim was found safe. 

Officials said a suspect has been arrested in connection with the investigation.

What we know:

On Sunday, Feb. 16, a woman in her 40s was allegedly forced into a vehicle in the 9800 block of Cedar Street in Bellflower. 

Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were called to the 9800 block of Cedar Street, near the intersection of Bellflower Boulevard, where a woman was reported to have been forced out of a Toyota Camry and into a Ford Explorer.

The suspect, later identified as Ramon Ballesteros of Los Angeles, drove away in the SUV, and traveled eastbound on Cedar Street. 

"It is believed the female victim knows the suspect and that she was taken by the suspect against her will and is in physical danger," sheriff's officials said. "To date, the female victim has not been identified, nor has anyone matching her physical description been reported missing to local law enforcement."

Ballesteros was located around 2:30 a.m. at a motel in Carson with the alleged victim. 

"The female adult victim observed by witnesses and on video surveillance being assaulted was identified as the suspect's girlfriend," sheriff's officials said in a statement.

What we don't know:

Details on the victim's identity were unavailable, but both the cars were recovered, according to LASD. 

Sheriff's officials said the woman sustained minor injuries, but it was unclear if she sought treatment.

What's next:

Ballesteros was booked on suspicion of kidnapping and held in lieu of $100,000 bail.