Auburn, WA woman found alive in Mexico after reported missing on Oct. 13
Missing pregnant Auburn woman found alive in Mexico
A pregnant Auburn woman who police say was forcibly taken from her home has been found alive in Mexico.
AUBURN, Wash. - A 21-year-old pregnant woman reported missing out of Auburn has been found safe in Mexico, and authorities are now working to get her home.
Auburn police announced Wednesday that Jackelin Perez, who had recently emigrated from Guatemala to Auburn, was found alive by Mexican authorities. They are now coordinating with the Guatemalan government to send her home.
Perez confirmed to authorities that she was kidnapped at gunpoint on Oct. 13, and Auburn police say she was a victim of illegal activity that she was not involved with.
According to police, Perez was kidnapped and brought to Mexico, then was released. Authorities are working to determine what led up to her release.
Police arrested a 24-year-old suspect Tuesday in connection to the kidnapping.
This is a developing story.
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