A Chino Hills man charged with kidnapping and torturing a lady for months might have had different victims, police mentioned Thursday.
Peter Anthony McGuire, 59, was charged with kidnapping, torture, rape, aggravated mayhem, false imprisonment and assault with a lethal weapon after a 22-year-old girl who had been held captive for about six months escaped his residence final week, prosecutors mentioned.
On Thursday, police launched {a photograph} of the suspect as a result of “there could also be extra victims of legal acts dedicated by McGuire,” the Chino Hills Police Division mentioned in an announcement.
Authorities mentioned attainable victims inside San Bernardino County ought to contact Det. Ryan Girard or Deputy Dan Renear at (909) 364-2000. Victims from exterior San Bernardino County have been suggested to contact their native legislation enforcement company.
McGuire was arrested Saturday morning, almost two days after prosecutors say an injured girl escaped to a close-by park Thursday night time and instructed police that she had been held captive for months, repeatedly assaulted and raped.
Deputies went to McGuire’s residence however discovered that he had fled, authorities mentioned. He was tracked to a house in Placentia, the place he barricaded himself for a number of hours Saturday morning earlier than surrendering.
Earlier than the kidnapping, the sufferer had reportedly moved into McGuire’s residence, mentioned Mara Rodriguez, a spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Division. The connection between the sufferer and suspect was unclear.
Sooner or later the girl determined to maneuver out of the house, however McGuire refused to let her depart, Rodriguez mentioned.
McGuire was arraigned Monday and pleaded not responsible.
