Crime & Safety
FL Kidnapping Suspect Sought, Victim Missing: Hillsborough Sheriff
Deputies are looking for a man suspected in a Tampa kidnapping. The suspect and victim, a 25-year-old woman, are missing, HCSO said.
TAMPA, FL — Investigators are looking for the suspect, 26-year-old Jayvontae Bell, in an armed kidnapping early Thursday morning, according to a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office news release.
The victim, Jayanna Clark, 25, is also missing and considered endangered, the agency said.
A possible kidnapping near the 5000 block of Bordeaux Village Place in Tampa was reported to deputies around 1:30 a.m.
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Witnesses told investigators that they saw a black Nissan sedan pull up and two people physically forced Clark into the car.
Detectives have reason to believe that Bell kidnapped Clark. He currently has a warrant out for his arrest in Pinellas County for armed kidnapping in a separate incident.
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Anyone who comes in contact with Bell shouldn’t approach him as he is considered armed and dangerous.
Those who have information are asked to contact HCSO at 813-247-8200.
"We are using every resource available to ensure the safe return of this young woman," Sheriff Chad Chronister said. "If you see something or know anything about her whereabouts, please reach out to our detectives."
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