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Woman recants in alleged Sacramento County kidnapping | Update

A spokesperson for the sheriff's office said the victim recanted her statement

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — Update: 10:30 p.m.

A spokesperson for the sheriff's office said the victim in the incident recanted her statement. The husband in the alleged incident was released from custody.

Update: 4:56 p.m.

Authorities confirmed that the suspect and victim in the kidnapping were intercepted in Vacaville. The suspect, Matiullah Najib, was taken into custody.

Original Story:

Deputies are trying to track down a man who allegedly kidnapped his pregnant wife and threatened to kill her.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office says the two people are in a black Tesla with a temporary plate reading "CR31G69." The kidnapping was reported around 3:30 p.m.

A spokesperson for the sheriff's office says they were last known to be near Davis.

The suspect was identified as Matiullah Najib and the victim was identified as Samiullaj Najib.

**UPDATE** Matiullah Najib was located and taken into custody without incident. His wife was also located safe and...

Posted by Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, July 10, 2023

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