Police in Pursuit of a Man For Kidnapping

Police are searching for a man named Joe Martinez who allegedly broke into Adriana Lopez, his ex-girlfriend's home and kidnapped her at gun point.

Martinez allegedly knocked on the door of his ex-girlfriend's home on Wednesday May 16, 2012 at about 6 a.m. when a family member opened the door he went in flashing his gun.

Once inside, he called out to Lopez, grabbed her arm, and took her out to a car.

They were seen leaving the area in the car. Martinez is considered armed and dangerous. The police are still searching for him.

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