Tempe Police Seek Tips in Armed Kidnapping and Assault Case

Tempe police are seeking information after a woman was reportedly kidnapped at gunpoint and sexually assaulted in the city at about 2:30 a.m. on October 31. Police said a man approached her near University Drive before forcing her into his vehicle and driving to an undisclosed location, where the assault occurred.

Police characterized the suspect as a Latino male, likely in his 30s or 40s, with sparse facial stubble. His reported clothing included a black shirt, and he was driving a light-colored SUV. Police said no one was in custody.

Police have asked anyone with information to contact the Tempe Police Department. The department said it issued a public safety advisory so the community would be aware of the incident.