Watsonville Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a 25-year-old woman after she was reported missing Saturday night after her partner threatened police and was shot.
WPD spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said Lizbeth Arceo Sedano has not been seen since Saturday night.
Her partner, Joshua Gonzalez, was arrested the same night after he threatened to harm their three-year-old daughter on Saturday night and attempted to attack a Watsonville Police officer.
At about 9:19pm, Gonzalez was outside of the Watsonville Police Department when he called the WPD dispatch center, stating he was armed with a knife and was going to hurt the 3-year-old child.
The first responding officer stepped out of his patrol car and ordered Gonzalez to drop the knife. Gonzalez ignored his commands and charged at the officer, who opened fire. Gonzalez was taken to an out-of-county trauma center, where he is in stable condition.
“The three-year-old was unharmed and is now under the care of family members,” Pulido said.
“We have serious concerns about the well-being of Lizbeth Arceo Sedano and are asking for your help tracking her down.”
Police and Lizbeth’s family have been unable to contact her. Her family has stated that it is unusual for Lizbeth not to answer phone calls or text messages.
Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to call 831.471.1151.
