October 31, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that Robbery-Homicide Los Angeles Police Report Investigation Opened into In-Custody ...Division announced the arrest of two suspects responsible for a kidnap for ransom.

On October 26, 2026, around 3:30 p.m., Devonshire Area officers responded to a radio call of a kidnapping for ransom of an adult male in the 19900 block of Rinaldi Street. Robbery Homicide Division – Robbery Special Section assumed investigative responsibility. Investigators worked throughout the night and developed investigative leads which led investigators to the suspects in the 900 block of West 8th Place. The two suspects were taken into custody.

  • Anthony Christos, 28-year-old male, booking number: 7347443, charge: 209 PC: Kidnap for Ransom, bail: $1,050,000
  • Morgan Peters, 28-year-old male, booking number: 7347441, charge: 209 PC: Kidnap for Ransom, bail: $1,050,000

The victim was safely located in the 22800 block of Victory Boulevard. The case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact LAPD Robbery Homicide Division – Robbery Special Section at: RHDTIPLINE@LAPD.ONLINE. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to: www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P-3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department