AVONDALE, AZ — Avondale police have arrested a "person of interest" as they continue the search for 21-year-old Isabella Comas of Avondale.
On Monday, a Turquoise Alert was issued for Comas, and on Wednesday, police announced it is considered suspicious.
Comas was last seen on Sunday, January 11, at around 3 p.m.
She was last seen at a QuikTrip store wearing a white shirt with a black logo on the front, as shown in the photo below:
She is described as a Hispanic female, 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighing 110 pounds, with brown eyes and pink hair.
Comas was last seen driving a red 2011 Hyundai Sonata bearing an Arizona license plate 2EA6LW.
That vehicle was later located near 67th Avenue and Indian School Road with extensive damage. According to court documents, the interior of the vehicle had red stains that are "consistent with blood stains."
Avondale police provided an update on Thursday, announcing they have identified a "person of interest" in the case and have spoken with him.
He is identified as 39-year-old Tommy Rodriguez. Police say Rodriguez and Comas are romantically linked.
He was taken into custody on Thursday on charges related to the investigation into Comas' disappearance.
He is facing charges for theft of means of transportation and criminal damage connected to Comas' vehicle, according to Avondale PD.
Rodriguez is being held on those charges on a $50,000 secured bond.
ABC15 obtained court records showing Rodriguez has a lengthy criminal history, including serving more than a decade in prison for second-degree murder.
He also pleaded guilty in 2020 to stalking. Court records allege he threatened an ex-girlfriend with multiple weapons, including a machete and hammer.
Comas was reported missing after her friend was not picked up for work by her as usual.
Officials say Comas did not show up for work on Monday and no one was able to contact her by phone.
Her phone was later located through tracking and recovered. It was located at a recycling center in Phoenix near 38th Avenue and Indian School Road on January 12.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Avondale Police Department at 623-333-7001 or call 911.
