Man arrested in Thanksgiving Day kidnapping in East Los Angeles

A man suspected of kidnapping a woman in East Los Angeles on Thanksgiving Day has been arrested and charged, authorities announced Wednesday.

Deputies responded to the 1200 block of Dickson Avenue on Nov. 28 after witnesses reported seeing a woman being physically assaulted.

Officials obtained surveillance video that showed an apparently distressed woman exiting a white-colored SUV moments before a man approached and threw her to the ground.

“The suspect then picked up the female and forcibly placed her back into the vehicle where he proceeded to physically assault her,” the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department stated. “The vehicle then drove off with both the suspect and victim in it.”

Detectives later identified the suspect and arrested Ivan Cruz at his residence in Santa Fe Springs without incident.

“The female adult victim observed on video surveillance being assaulted was identified as his girlfriend,” the Sheriff’s Department stated.

She was located in East Los Angeles and was treated for minor injuries by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Cruz was ultimately arrested and on Monday he was charged with felony kidnapping and domestic violence.

He remains in custody on $1 million bail.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have further information was asked to call the Major Crimes Bureau at 562-946-7893.

Those who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.