Crime & Safety
Amber Alert: Teen Found Safe
She was found at a BART station in the Bay Area. The suspect was stopped in his vehicle in another city.

HAYWARD, CA - Isabelle Epps is safe, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. The 16-year-old was the subject of a statewide Amber Alert issued by the sheriff's office. She was reportedly kidnapped at 2 p.m. in Hayward. She was found by BART Police at the Pleasant Hill BART station, the sheriff's office announced on Twitter at 6:42 p.m.
Her alleged abductor, Antonio Aguilarelizarrag, was stopped by Pittsburg police and taken into custody. Officers spotted the black 2005 or 2006 Honda Ridgeline with a chrome roof rack, with a California license plate number of 7Y51010.
LOCATED! Isabelle Epps has been located safe at the Pleasant Hill @SFBART station by BART Police. Thank you to the public for your assistance and concern. pic.twitter.com/7abv3LAQsR
— Alameda County Sheriff (@ACSOSheriffs) July 25, 2018
The sheriff's office issued several photos of the kidnapping victim.
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KIDNAPPING/ AMBER ALERT: Isabelle Epps, 16, has been reported abducted by Antonio Aguilarelizarrag about 2pm in Hayward. State wide #AmberAlert issued. Suspect is believed to be driving a black, 2005 Honda Ridgeline, chrome roof rack, CA License # 7Y51010. pic.twitter.com/pkq9N0Jold
— Alameda County Sheriff (@ACSOSheriffs) July 24, 2018
-Images via Alameda County Sheriff Office
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