MAPLE FALLS, Wash. – A Maple Falls man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and attempting to sexually assault a stranger.

Whatcom County Sheriff’s spokesperson Deb Slater said that the suspect offered the victim a ride on Tuesday night, June 6th.

The suspect took the victim to a secluded field, where he refused to let her leave the car or use his phone.

The victim was able to get out and call 911 after a brief struggle.

The suspect, 24-year-old Maximino Santiago Profeto, fled the area but was later found and arrested.

He remains at the Whatcom County Jail on $40,000 bail.