Above: Abed Khair file photo | Banning PD
Originally Posted By Banning Police Department Facebook
“On May 11, 2023, at approximately 1:08 AM, Banning Police Officers were dispatched to the Department of Social Services building at 63 S. 4th Street, in the City of Banning, reference a report of a kidnapping.
Witnesses reported that they were walking with a female adult when a subject pulled up in a vehicle and forced the female into his vehicle, while brandishing a handgun. The suspect was identified as 30 year-old Abed Zuhair Khair of Perris, CA, and was discovered to be the victim’s ex-boyfriend.
Officers located the suspect’s vehicle at a local apartment complex. Detectives responded and conducted surveillance at the location. Khair eventually exited the apartment and was taken into custody without incident. A replica handgun was located on Khair during his arrest.
The victim was located at the location and was unharmed. Khair was later booked into Smith Correctional Facility.
Charges:
207(a) PC – Kidnapping,
422(a) PC – Criminal Threats,
417(a)(2)(b) PC – Exhibit Firearm,
11377(a) H&S – Possession of Controlled Substance
Banning Police Case # 23-1061
Any information or inquiries contact the Banning Police Department at
(951) 922-3170″
