Suspect in Phoenix Kidnapping Arrested Near Mexican Border
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Authorities say a suspect wanted in the kidnapping of a 13-year-old Phoenix girl has been arrested in California near the Mexican border.
Sgt. Joel Tranter of the Phoenix police says 24-year-old Jose Peiro-Rojo was taken into custody early Saturday morning.
He's believed to be one of the men who snatched Marquesia Thomas off a southwest Phoenix street at gunpoint on Monday. She was held for nearly seven hours before being dropped off nearly 30 miles away. Her kidnapping prompted an Amber Alert.
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Police say the investigation is ongoing and haven't publicly identified any other suspects.