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id: 0bd77ac1f6
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 17:39 MST
updated: 2026-11-09 18:43 MST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Tempe police arrest man in kidnapping and sexual assault case

Tempe police arrested a man in connection with a kidnapping and sexual assault in late October. Court documents say police believe the woman was abducted at gunpoint on Halloween.

Section: [Public Safety](/phoenix/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [FOX 10 Phoenix (KSAZ)](https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/man-arrested-connection-tempe-kidnapping-sexual-assault-pd), 2026-11-09 17:39 MST: Man arrested in connection with Tempe kidnapping & sexual assault: PD
- [AZFamily (KTVK 3TV / CBS 5 KPHO)](https://www.azfamily.com/2026/11/10/labeled-underwear-found-home-tempe-sexual-assault-suspect-police-say/), 2026-11-09 18:43 MST: Labeled underwear found in home of Tempe sexual assault suspect, police say

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