From the New York Post: Disturbing video shows a terrified, screaming woman being beaten and kidnapped in broad daylight in California — with drivers ignoring her as she screamed for help.
The still-unidentified woman, thought to be in her early 20s, was walking on 98th Street in Oakland around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday when a man tried to hit her with his car — then jumped out and started repeatedly punching her, according to cops.
The attacker then drags her to his car, forcing her inside “while she yelled that she was being kidnapped,” police said.
As the chilling beatdown and snatching occurred, several cars can be seen passing by on the two-way street, the video shows.
The vehicle, which was stolen, was later found, but both the suspect and the woman are still missing.
The Oakland Police Department posted a video of the shocking kidnapping on social media, asking for help in identifying the suspect. Below also released the following details:
For Immediate Release: March 6, 2025
OPD News:
Oakland Police Seek Public’s Help in Kidnapping Investigation
The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating a kidnapping. Just after 3:30 p.m. on March 4, 2025, an unidentified Black female was walking in the 1800 block of 98th Avenue when an unknown suspect attempted to hit her with a vehicle. The suspect then exited the vehicle and punched the victim multiple times, causing severe injuries. The suspect then forcefully grabbed the victim and placed her inside the vehicle against her will while she yelled that she was being kidnapped. The suspect then entered the driver’s seat and drove westbound on 98th Avenue to an unknown location.
The suspect’s vehicle was later recovered in East Oakland and determined to be stolen. However, neither the victim nor the suspect was located.
Victim Description:
The victim is described as a Black female between 20-22 years old. She stands approximately 5’5” tall and weighs around 140 pounds. She has black and blue dreadlocks or braids and was last seen wearing a light-colored hoodie and light-colored jeans.
Suspect Description: Pictured above
The suspect is described as a Black male between 20-24 years old. He stands approximately 5’5” tall and has a thin build. He has short twisted hair and a scar or mark on his left cheek. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie with a white logo on the back, blue jeans, and white shoes.
If anyone has information about this incident, please contact the Oakland Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit at (510) 238-3641 or dial 911.
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OPD Needs Your Help
On March 4, a woman was attacked & kidnapped near 98th Ave. The suspect’s stolen car was found, but the victim is still missing.
Victim: Black female, 20-22 yrs, 5’5”, black/blue dreadlocks or braids.
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Click for more https://t.co/oXej63puSV pic.twitter.com/U7icmrbTCp— Oakland Police Dept. (@oaklandpoliceca) March 6, 2025
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