Suspect in kidnapping and car theft detained in Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 36-year-old Seaside man has been charged with kidnapping and auto theft after he stole a car and left with a passenger inside.

According to Pacific Grove police, the suspect stole a Mazda Miata in Monterey before driving it to Chevron on Forest Avenue.

The suspect then stole a Chevy Corvette Stingray that still had a passenger in it.

After a short drive, the suspect tried to force the victim out of the car along the gates of the Country Club.

Police say the suspect managed to escape before they finally made contact with him in the Forest Grove area, where he was found tampering with another car.

The suspect was arrested and placed in the Monterey County Jail. Police later identified the suspect as Zachary Drehoble.

Police say the man pulled out of the car was not injured.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pacific Grove Police Department at (831) 648-3143, anonymous tips at (831) 648-3159, or [email protected].