Search narrows for woman possibly kidnapped for ransom

KXTV-TV, Sacramento, Calif.

Show Caption Hide Caption Search narrows for woman possibly kidnapped for ransom Denise Huskins disappeared from her Vallejo, California home on Monday. Crews have been using sonar to search along the Mare Island waterfront for her body, but her family is hopeful she is still alive.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In the search for a kidnapped Vallejo woman, crews have focused on Mare Island and the surrounding area. Crews are using sonar along the Mare Island waterfront to help in the search for Denise Huskins.

The 30-year-old woman was last seen Monday morning, when a man told police Huskins was abducted from their Vallejo home.

More than 100 trained search personnel spent Tuesday near Mare Island. Investigators say there was no specific tip that led them to the area, they focused there because of its proximity to where Huskins went missing.

Police said that at 1:55 p.m. PT Monday, a 30-year-old man contacted Vallejo police with a report of a possible abduction for ransom which reportedly happened in the 500 block of Kirkland Avenue. The man told police that Huskins was forcibly taken against her will at the location sometime early Monday morning.

Police would not comment on why he waited several hours to contact them. Lt. Kenny Park with the Vallejo Police Department said the man is not in custody, but added that they are working with him to "piece the puzzle together."

The connection between Huskins and the man was not made clear.

Huskins was described as approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and 150 pounds with blond hair and blue eyes.

Huskins' car, a 2000 Toyota Camry, was located at an undisclosed location. Police detectives are investigating and also requested assistance from the FBI.

Anyone who may have information regarding Huskins' location and welfare are encouraged to call the Vallejo Police Department Detective Division at 707-648-4524.