Mexico arrests 2 for allegedly kidnapping American

TIJUANA, Mexico — Police arrested two women Saturday for allegedly holding an American retiree captive in his Tijuana home and forcing him to write them checks.

Police went to the home after receiving an anonymous tip that Richard Mattson, 65, was being held captive there, police spokesman Ernesto Alvaro said. Officers found Mattson inside and arrested the two women.

Alvaro said the women took advantage of “mental lapses” suffered by Mattson, holding him captive for four days, forcing him to write checks for them and selling his furniture. He said the women refused to allow relatives who called the apartment to speak with Mattson.

The women were found with drugs and a check for 1,500 pesos ($113) signed by Mattson, Alvaro said.

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Mexico arrests 2 for allegedly kidnapping American
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