Weapon Found, Arrest Made After Woman Kidnapped In East Oakland, Police Say

CBS Bay Area

August 28, 2026

Police in Oakland made an arrest and recovered a weapon after officers said a woman was kidnapped in East Oakland on Tuesday.

Shortly after 5 p.m., officers were called to the 1700 block of Embarcadero, near Interstate 880 on reports of a kidnapping. The victim told officers that an unknown male who was armed had kidnapped her and drove a short distance before she was able to leave the vehicle.

Police said the woman was able to provide a description of the suspect vehicle. ARGUS, the department's helicopter, located the vehicle near 10th Avenue and International Boulevard.

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