UNKNOWN KIDNAPPING SUSPECT

ALIAS: Victor Gonzalez

CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT KIDNAPPING; KIDNAPPING; AIDING AND ABETTING

DESCRIPTION
Age: Approximately 40 years old
Build: Thin
Unknown Race: White (Hispanic)
Sex: Male
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Height: 6'0"
Weight: Unknown

Remarks: Victor and Beatrice Gonzalez, who may be illegal aliens, worked at a beef plant in Liberal, Kansas, during the mid 1990s. During their employment, it is possible that they used false identities. They may also have a brown 2-door car with beige interior. Additionally, Victor Gonzalez may wear a mustache.

CAUTION
An unknown Hispanic male, who uses the alias Victor Gonzalez, along with an unknown Hispanic female, who uses the alias Beatrice Gonzalez, are wanted for committing crimes in Texas. On April 18, 2003, a woman was allegedly kidnapped from a storage facility in Dumas, Texas, by Victor and Beatrice Gonzalez. Victor Gonzalez allegedly bound and beat the female victim, then drove her several hours to an undetermined location, where she was turned over to a third accomplice. After which, Victor Gonzalez and his male accomplice drove the victim to Juarez, Mexico, allegedly assaulting her during the drive. The victim, who suffered injuries to her eyes, head, wrists, and legs, escaped 3 days after her ordeal began by sneaking out of a Mexican hospital.

On August 27, 2003, Victor and Beatrice Gonzalez were indicted by a Texas federal grand jury, United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, on kidnapping, conspiracy to commit kidnapping, and aiding and abetting charges. Additionally, the Gonzalezes' accomplice was convicted of his crimes and imprisoned.

REWARD: The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Victor Gonzalez.

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FBI OFFICE OR THE NEAREST AMERICAN EMBASSY OR CONSULATE.

ROBERT S. MUELLER, III
DIRECTOR
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535
TELEPHONE: (202) 324-3000