Woman possibly kidnapped during car theft: San Jose police

UPDATE

San Jose authorities have said a woman who went missing in the early hours of Saturday from a possible kidnapping has been safely located. 

Acela Pineda Silva, 31, first went missing when she was a passenger in a car allegedly stolen by a group around 2 a.m. near North Fifth Street and St. John Street. 

Authorities did not provide additional information about Acela’s recovery. 

This story is developing and will be updated with more information.

ORIGINAL STORY

San Jose police were looking for a 31-year-old woman who was a passenger in a car that was allegedly stolen by a group of suspects early Saturday morning.

The stolen car has been located but Acela Pineda Silva had not been found, police said. She was described by police as a “Hispanic female with long black hair, approximately 5’09″ tall and 150 lbs.”

She was last seen wearing a black sweater and black skirt, officials said.

The suspected kidnapping happened at 2 a.m. at North Fifth and St. John Streets, police said. It’s unclear how many people were involved.

The suspect was described as a “dark-skinned adult male,” around 40 years old, 5 feet and 5 inches and of medium build. He was last seen wearing dark pants and possibly a Raiders jacket.

“The victim did not leave willingly,” police said. “The vehicle has been located but one of the suspects and the victim are still unaccounted for.”

Anyone with information about Acela’s whereabouts is asked to contact the San Jose Police Department at (408) 537-1522.