TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma Police Department is asking for the public's help in searching for a man suspected of violent kidnapping and rape last weekend.
On Saturday, Nov. 18, Tacoma police responded to 4911 Tacoma Mall Blvd., the address of a Chuck E. Cheese, for a report on an armed robbery, kidnapping and rape. The victim told police she was kidnapped and raped at gunpoint in her vehicle.
Police said the suspect fled in a stolen white Cadillac Escalade. which has since been recovered.
Tacoma police said they have identified the suspect as 22-year-old James Salanoa who is described as 6'2" and weighing 200 lbs. Police said Salanoa has a distinctive scar on his left hand.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Tacoma police or Crime Stoppers.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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