A woman was arrested Friday in connection with the killing of a 74-year-old U.S. citizen at his home in Guanacaste Province, while a second suspect remains at large, the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) reported.

The victim, identified by the surname Fleming, was found dead Sept. 27 at the condominium complex where he lived in Coco Beach, Guanacaste. The OIJ said the killing occurred at about 4:50 p.m. The cause of death was head injuries.

The arrested woman, identified by the surname Zeledón, is suspected of helping the primary suspect, a 22-year-old woman identified by the surname Ortiz, after the killing, according to investigators.

The investigation found that Ortiz had reportedly traveled abroad with Fleming. After returning to Costa Rica, she allegedly attacked him with a blender jar before leaving his residence that Sunday, the OIJ said.

OIJ Deputy Director Vladimir Muñoz told the press that investigators identified the locations where both suspects were living. The Public Prosecutor’s Office then authorized raids on their homes, Ortiz’s in the La Capri District and Zeledón’s in the San Miguel District. Both are in the canton of Desamparados, in San José Province.

Zeledón was arrested during the raids. Authorities seized documents, her mobile phone and other electronic devices as evidence, the OIJ said.

Ortiz was not found during the operation and remains at large. Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for her.

Ortiz is described as a 22-year-old white woman with long brown hair who is approximately 5 feet, 3 inches tall. She reportedly lives in the canton of Desamparados, in San José Province.

Video released by the OIJ shows Ortiz and Zeledón walking through a public area in Coco Beach on the day of the killing. Ortiz was wearing sandals, blue denim shorts and a white bikini-style top with chain-like decorative accessories around the neckline, according to the description provided.

Authorities are asking anyone with information that could help locate Ortiz to contact investigators. Tips can be submitted confidentially through the 10-digit OIJ hotline at 800-8000-645 or via WhatsApp at 8800-0645.

Zeledón remains in custody at the Public Prosecutor’s Office in San José, where she is awaiting questioning by OIJ agents. She will then await a judge’s decision on pretrial measures in connection with the murder case.

The Public Prosecutor’s Office directs criminal investigations and prosecutes criminal cases throughout Costa Rica.

The OIJ operates under the Supreme Court of Justice and is responsible for conducting criminal investigations and exercising police authority nationwide.

A.M. Costa Rica encourages readers to share this notice within their communities to help authorities locate Ortiz, who is wanted in connection with the killing.

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