The Latest: Suspect sought in Anchorage kidnapping arrested

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Latest on two suspects sought in Anchorage kidnapping (all times local):

10:30 a.m.

Anchorage police say an 18-year-old man sought in connection with an Anchorage kidnapping has been arrested.

William Burgess was found in Fairbanks and arrested by Fairbanks police.

One other suspect, 24-year-old Serge Azede, remains at large.

Police say Burgess on Aug. 14 abducted a woman at gunpoint, drove her to another location and met up with Azede and 19-year-old Jean Vagao.

Police say the woman was assaulted, tied up, driven near Eklutna (ee-KLOOT-nah) Lake and left in a forested area. She freed herself, and with help from a passer-by, called police.

Vagao is also in custody on kidnapping and assault charges.

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9:30 a.m.

Anchorage police continue to seek two men on kidnapping charges and say one suspect may be in Fairbanks.

Police over the weekend asked for help in finding 18-year-old William Burgess and 24-year-old Serge Azede.

Police say Burgess late Aug. 14 approached a car with two women, ordered one at gunpoint to exit and drove off with the other, an acquaintance.

Police say Burgess drove the woman to another location and forced her into a vehicle occupied by Azede and 19-year-old Jean Vagao.

The woman was assaulted and tied with zip ties as the four drove to near Eklutna (ee-KLOOT-nah) Lake. The woman was left in woods near the lake but freed herself.

Vagao is in custody on kidnapping and assault charges.

Burgess is believed to be in the Fairbanks area.