Elderly California Man Is Kidnapped and Forced to Pay for Kidnapper’s Shopping: Police

Elderly California Man Is Kidnapped and Forced to Pay for Kidnapper’s Shopping: Police
Sergio Magana Arechiga has a lengthy criminal history, say police. Santa Ana Police Department
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Officials said that an alleged gang member with a criminal record abducted an 82-year-old victim so he could purchase items.

Santa Ana Police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna told reporters that Sergio Magana Arechiga, 50, is facing kidnapping for ransom or extortion charges following a June 9 incident in Santa Ana, California.

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