Man suspected of attempting to kidnap 16-year-old girl in Bellevue faces $100,000 bail
Apr 5, 2025, 5:09 AM
King County Courthouse in Seattle. (Dyer Oxley, KIRO Radio)
(Dyer Oxley, KIRO Radio)
The suspect in an attempted kidnapping of a teenage girl in Bellevue is now facing charges and a hefty bail.
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged 33-year-old Marvin Lopez Perez with attempted kidnapping in the second degree, unlawful imprisonment, and assault in the second degree.
During a first appearance hearing, Perez’s attorney asked that he be released on “personal recognizance.” After hearing all arguments, the Court decided to set bail at $100,000 as they deem there is “the likelihood of a possible future violent act.”
The judge also issued a no-contact order between Perez and the 16-year-old victim.
What led to these charges?
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On March 28, Bellevue Police Department (BPD) received a report of an attempted kidnapping in the Lake Hills neighborhood.
A 16-year-old girl had just exited a Metro bus when the suspect, who had also been on the bus, allegedly approached her. Police said he “accosted” the teenage victim. A bystander intervened and called police, which caused the suspect to flee the area on foot. BPD was able to find and arrest the suspect a few days later.
Perez will enter a plea during his arraignment scheduled for April 17.
