A woman in Humboldt County, California, escaped her kidnapper by hiding in a gas station bathroom and texting 911 for help, according to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred early Thursday morning when the 35-year-old victim was taken from her home in McKinleyville against her will. She managed to call for assistance when the assailant stopped for fuel in Blue Lake, about 15 minutes from where she was abducted. Deputies responded to the scene and arrested Timothy Richard Long, 46, on suspicion of kidnapping, violating a domestic violence court order, and violating probation. The woman was found unharmed inside the bathroom. Investigators did not disclose Long’s relationship to the victim or whether she suffered any injuries during the ordeal. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office.
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Woman Escapes Kidnapper by Texting 911 from Gas Station Bathroom
Deputies arrest suspect after victim hides and alerts authorities in Humboldt County.
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April 27, 2026 • 5:52 PM
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