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The missing 16-year-old girl and the man suspected of kidnapping her in Hayward have both been found hours after officials announced a statewide Amber Alert, according to officials.
Pittsburg Police Department officers arrested Antonio Aguilarelizarrag, 34, Tuesday afternoon and BART police officers found Isabelle Epps at the Pleasant Hill BART Station, official announced Tuesday night.
Alameda County Sheriff’s officials suspect Aguilarelizarrag abducted Isabelle near Meekland Avenue in Hayward around 2 p.m. Tuesday, according to a sheriff’s office tweet posted just before 5 p.m. Tuesday.
It is unclear if Aguilarelizarrag and Isabelle know each other. Law enforcement did not provide additional details of the alleged kidnapping Tuesday night.
Officials had announced an Amber Alert for Isabelle on Tuesday afternoon.
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
@PittsburgPD have located and detained Antonio Aguilarelizarrag. The 2005 Honda Ridgeline has been recovered. Isabelle Epps remains missing. pic.twitter.com/r1i8mv2Fzw
— Alameda County Sheriff (@ACSOSheriffs) July 25, 2018
Still Searching for Isabelle Epps, 16, abducted near Meekland Avenue in Hayward about 2pm. More photos. Vehicle is a black, 2005 Honda Ridgeline, CA #7Y51010. Contact 911 If you see her or vehicle. pic.twitter.com/O6TRPudPc5
— Alameda County Sheriff (@ACSOSheriffs) July 25, 2018
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
Lauren Hernandez is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: lauren.hernandez@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @LaurenPorFavor
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