- A woman in Arizona was rescued by the police from an alleged kidnapper who posed as an Uber driver.
- She discreetly passed a note to a customer at a gas station, pleading for help and asking them to call 911.
- The suspect, Jacob Wilhoit, a 41-year-old man, was apprehended without incident.
The police in Arizona successfully rescued a woman who had been kidnapped. She managed to pass a note to a stranger at a gas station, alerting them to her situation and urging them to call 911. The note also included details about the kidnapper’s vehicle. Acting on the information provided, the police located the woman and the suspect on Interstate 40. The suspect, identified as Jacob Wilhoit, was taken into custody without incident. Earlier that day, Wilhoit had allegedly abducted the woman from a car dealership by pretending to be an Uber driver.
The woman’s mother had reported her missing, naming Wilhoit as a person of interest. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office provided updates on the incident through a Facebook post. According to Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Kristin Greene, the kidnapping appears to have been a targeted act. The victim, who was extremely traumatized, was unable to provide a full statement at the time of her rescue.
The victim’s hands had been restrained with zip-ties during the ordeal. Wilhoit now faces charges of assault, unlawful imprisonment, and kidnapping, among others. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office commended the victim for her bravery in helping herself and expressed gratitude to the customer who took her plea seriously and contacted the authorities.
The case remains active, and the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation.
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