Alleged Kidnapping Incident Unfolds in Downtown Puerto Vallarta Hotel: Couple Escapes Captors

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – In a harrowing turn of events, a couple hailing from Tepic, Nayarit, found themselves entangled in an alleged kidnapping situation in downtown Puerto Vallarta. The ordeal culminated in a daring escape after a confrontation with their captors, shedding light on the alarming reality of criminal activities in the region.

The incident, which transpired in the early hours of April 4, 2024, commenced with an emergency call at approximately 06:59 a.m., alerting authorities to a disturbance at the Encino Hotel, specifically room number 115. Upon swift arrival at the scene, law enforcement officers engaged with the hotel receptionist to ascertain the precise location of the reported disturbance.

Subsequent knocking on the door led to an encounter with Gisella Alexandra, aged 23, and her partner José Guadalupe, aged 29, both natives of Tepic, Nayarit. The couple revealed to authorities that they had been held against their will by individuals they accused of kidnapping, with one perpetrator managing to evade capture by leaping from the balcony during the altercation.

According to the couple’s testimony, the ordeal began the previous night at approximately 11:00 p.m. when they received a call requesting entry to their room under the pretext of inspecting a reported issue. Subsequently, two assailants barged into their room at 11:40 p.m., subjecting them to physical assault and coercion, detaining them until the early hours of the following day.

The pivotal moment of liberation came at 6:20 a.m. when José Guadalupe seized an opportune moment to feign sleep and launched a bold counterattack against one of the captors, exploiting a distraction caused by the perpetrator’s engagement with a cell phone. This courageous act facilitated the escape of one kidnapper, who fled by leaping from the balcony, while the other was subdued by the resilient couple.

The toll of the ordeal was evident as both Gisella Alexandra and José Guadalupe bore visible injuries, including bruises on their faces and bodies, indicative of the violence inflicted upon them during their captivity. Prompt action ensued with the involvement of the Public Ministry, who took cognizance of the case at 8:00 a.m., promptly ordering the arrest of the apprehended suspect, identified as Miguel “N”, implicated as the alleged mastermind behind the kidnapping.

Concurrently, legal proceedings were initiated to formalize complaints and seek justice for the victims, underscoring the gravity of the situation and the imperative need for heightened vigilance and security measures in Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - In a harrowing turn of events, a couple hailing from Tepic, Nayarit, found themselves entangled in an alleged kidnapping situation in downtown Puerto Vallarta. The ordeal culminated in a daring escape after a confrontation with their captors, shedding light on the alarming reality of criminal activities in the region.

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