Providence man arrested after allegedly kidnapping elderly woman outside Pembroke restaurant

PEMBROKE, Mass. (WLNE) — A Providence man was arraigned on Monday after he allegedly kidnapped an elderly woman in Pembroke on Sept. 14.

36-year-old Michael J. Guerrero, of Providence, was charged with carjacking, kidnapping, indecent assault and battery on a person over 60, assault with a dangerous weapon on a person over 60, and threats to commit a crime.

According to police, an 75-year-old woman had arrived at the Ninety Nine restaurant in Pembroke after closing hours to collect her personal belongings she had previously left there.

When the woman attempted to enter the restaurant, Guerrero allegedly told the woman he was a valet and “offered to drive her to the rear entrance,” which he falsely claimed was open.

Police said the woman entered the vehicle, and Guerrero allegedly drove her to Providence.

According to WCVB, the elderly woman said the man allegedly “told her to perform lewd acts” and said he had a gun.

When Guerrero stopped the vehicle at an intersection, WCVB said the woman attempted to get out of the car.

Police said the defendant then exited the vehicle and ran away.

After an “extensive investigation,” police issued an arrested warrant for Guerrero.

The defendant was taken into custody in Rhode Island last week.

Guerrero was extradited to Massachusetts Monday morning and arraigned in Plymouth District Court.