Kidnapped woman jumped out of moving car: Cops

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Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
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A man accused of kidnapping his girlfriend in Tempe was arrested after she threw herself out of a moving car in Maricopa Saturday.

At about 11:20 a.m., 32-year-old Christopher Matuz reportedly kidnapped his girlfriend from her job near 48th Street and Southern Avenue in Tempe, according to Tempe Police Department.

Matuz reportedly beat his girlfriend in the car and forced her to stay in the car as they drove to Maricopa.

The woman jumped out of the moving car near North John Wayne Parkway and West Smith-Enke Road, fled to a nearby business and dialed 9-1-1. Matuz reportedly left the area in his girlfriend’s car.

Tempe police arrested Matuz the next day and booked him on charges of kidnapping, assault, threatening and intimidating.

Resources for people experiencing domestic violence in Maricopa include: 

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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