An Armed robbery and kidnapping in Thurston County on Saturday left one victim beaten and dumped on the side of the road, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) confirmed.

The suspect was armed with a knife and kidnapped the victim after a drug transaction. The victim was robbed of cash and personal items.

Drug deal leads to Armed robbery and kidnapping in Thurston County

The victim was beaten and dumped on the side of the road after the kidnapping.

TCSO detailed the suspect’s vehicle as a black Yukon with stickers on the back. Approximately one hour later, TCSO Sheriff Sanders identified a black Yukon matching the description that was driving in Lacey.

Sanders conducted a traffic stop after the vehicle failed to use a turn signal.

The two people inside the vehicle matched the description of the robbery suspects. TCSO brought the victim to the scene and positively identified that both of the suspects were involved in the robbery and kidnapping.

Sheriff Sanders noted that a handgun was found attached to the driver’s side door, out of Sander’s view during the traffic stop.

TCSO revealed that the robbery occurred in Olympia, and the two suspects are in custody. The suspect’s vehicle will be impounded for a search warrant.

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