Update: Toddler abducted from Soledad found safe
Update posted April 15, 7 a.m.
Jacob Vargas returned to family
–Jacob Vargas, a 2-year-old boy from Soledad who was abducted yesterday, has been found safe and returned to his family, according to reports.
Police said the stolen car and 2-year-old Jacob Jesus Vargas were found hidden inside a barn on River Road south of Salinas. Reports say a male called 911 and tipped authorities to where the car and young boy were located. Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the location and the male led them to a barn where they locate the vehicle and Jacob.
Original story posted April 14, 12:26 p.m.
SLO County citizens asked to be on the lookout
–On Thursday, at 6:45 a.m., 2-year-old Jason Vargas was abducted from Soledad, Calif, according to California Highway Patrol. An Amber Alert has been issued for the neighboring counties of San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Santa Clara and Monetary.
Vargas is a 2-year-old Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a beige beanie, a blue sweater, a white shirt with a yellow stipe and grey sleeves, and blue jeans.
The identity of the suspect is unknown, however it was reported that he was last seen driving a 2015 Black Honda Accord with a California license plate, 7LIE244. The vehicle has tinted windows and damage to the left rear bumper.
If seen, contact the Soledad Police Department at (831) 755-5111 or call 9-1-1.
Thank God, and the man that tipped the authorities.
Another success for the Amber Alert cellphone system.
Curious if the child was in the car when it was stolen. Did the car belong to the child's parents?
Thank God, and the man that tipped the authorities.
Another success for the Amber Alert cellphone system.
Curious if the child was in the car when it was stolen. Did the car belong to the child's parents?