Update: Suspect Arrested in Avtar Singh Kidnapping and Murder Investigation
November 8, 2026 – San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office officials are announcing the arrest of Alberto Alonso Alencastro, one of three suspects wanted in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Avtar Singh, who was abducted from a Tracy-area Gurdwara on February 17, 2026.
Alencastro was apprehended in Mexico and has since been booked into the San Joaquin County Jail.
We would like to thank the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Mexican federal law enforcement authorities for their assistance and coordination in bringing Alencastro into custody.
This arrest comes after months of extensive investigative work and continued collaboration between law enforcement agencies. We remain committed to holding everyone responsible for this crime accountable.
Two suspects remain outstanding:
- Alfonso Cresencio Segura Arellano
- Barnabe Antonio Segura Arellano
Our investigators will continue working to locate these individuals and ensure they are held accountable.
San Joaquin County Sheriff Reports Missing Tracy Man Avtar Singh’s Body Found Near Lake Berryessa
If you recognize either individual or know their whereabouts, please contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 209-468-4400
Our thoughts remain with Mr. Singh’s family, and we hope this arrest brings them one step closer to justice.
Source & photos: San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office
