Los Angeles Police Arrest Two for Chatsworth Kidnapping
Officers took two suspects into custody in downtown Los Angeles after locating a kidnapping victim in Woodland Hills.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Property Crime
Police arrested two 28-year-old men, Anthony Christos and Morgan Peters, for alleged kidnapping for ransom following an incident in Chatsworth. Authorities later located the victim safe in Woodland Hills.
Why it matters
Law enforcement officials acted quickly to secure the safety of the victim and apprehend the suspects in a high-stakes kidnapping case. The use of specialized units to track leads was critical in resolving the situation safely.
Anthony Christos and Morgan Peters are currently being held on $1.5 million bail each. The investigation was handled by the Robbery Homicide Division alongside Devonshire Division officers.
The players
Anthony Christos
He is one of the two 28-year-old men arrested and held on $1.5 million bail for alleged kidnapping for ransom.
Morgan Peters
He is a 28-year-old suspect arrested in connection with the kidnapping case in downtown Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Police Department
The local agency responsible for investigating the kidnapping through its Robbery Homicide and Devonshire divisions.
The details
Officers responded to the 19900 block of Rinaldi Street at 3:30 p.m. Monday after receiving reports of a kidnapping. Detectives tracked the suspects to the 900 block of West Eighth Place in downtown Los Angeles before making the arrests.
Timeline
Police responded to kidnapping reports at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Authorities announced the arrests on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Legal Context
This investigation follows the established operational protocols used by the LAPD Robbery Homicide Division to track and apprehend suspects in major felony cases. Kidnapping for ransom remains one of the most serious offenses in the penal code, often triggering extensive multi-divisional responses.
The resolution of this case in Woodland Hills and downtown Los Angeles provides safety reassurances for residents in the affected areas. Citizens with further information can contact the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 800-222-8477.
The takeaway
This case highlights the importance of immediate reporting and multi-divisional coordination in hostage scenarios. Residents should remain vigilant and use established tip lines to assist authorities with ongoing investigations.
Further reading
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