Crime & Safety

Man Arrested in Connection to Sierra LaMar Disappearance

Antolin Garcia-Torres, 21, of San Martin has been arrested.

A San Martin man has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of missing teen Sierra LaMar, media reports say.

According to KTVU 2, Antolin Garcia-Torres, 21, was taken into custody Monday and questioned about LaMar's disappearance. He is the owner of the red VW Jetta investigators seized earlier this month, authorities say.

KTVU 2's TV report says Garcia-Torres is facing one count of murder and one count of kidnapping.

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KTVU 2's online report states:

Sources said there is some DNA evidence linking Garcia-Torres to the clothing found in Sierra LaMar's backpack.

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We have also been told that Garcia-Torres has been under around-the-clock surveillance since he was identified, including at his job and at his San Martin home.

This report will be updated once more details are available.


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