Update:
Authorities said Samantha Adams, 26, and her 1-year-old son Zahid Adams were found safe in Denver on Friday. However, they are still searching for Mauricio Venzor-Gonzalez, 22, who they believe abducted the pair at gunpoint on Thursday.
Original Story:
An AMBER ALERT has been issued for an Adams County, Colorado, mother and her 1-year-old son who were possibly abducted at gunpoint by the woman’s ex-boyfriend.
KUSA reports that Samantha Adams, 26, and Zahid Adams were forcefully taken from their Commerce City home at around 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Colorado Bureau of Investigation said Mauricio Venzor-Gonzalez, 22, forced Samantha and Zahid into a gray Honda Sedan with Colorado license plate EVQ-410.
Despite recent reports indicating that the Sedan was found, the Adams County Sherriff’s Office tweeted Thursday afternoon that the vehicle hasn’t been located and is possibly traveling south on I-25.
**Update** vehicle was NOT found still possibibly traveling south on I25! Vehicle was not found!!!! pic.twitter.com/gdDt690iPT
— Adams Sheriff's Page (@AdamsCoSheriff) August 31, 2017
Multiple agencies are reportedly canvassing surrounding areas for evidence. Authorities cautioned that Venzor-Gonzalez should be considered armed and dangerous.
Samantha is described as being a Hispanic with brown hair and brown eyes. She is approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall and 160 pounds. The 26-year-old also has a cancer-surviving tattoo and a butterfly on her wrist. Zahid has black eyes and brown hair.
This is a photo of our suspect, Mauricio Venzor-Gonzalez. Mauricio may have a shaved head at this time. Any tips please call 720-322-1313 pic.twitter.com/US0nEx3kU1
— Adams Sheriff's Page (@AdamsCoSheriff) September 1, 2017
Venzor-Gonzalez is Hispanic with black hair and brown eyes. He is about 5 feet 6 inches tall and 120 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap. Police believe he may have shaved his head to conceal his identity.
It is currently unclear whether Ventor-Gonzalez is the father of the missing 1-year-old.
Anyone with information about this case is urged to call the Adams County Sheriff’s Office at 720-322-1313.
Police are providing an update on the woman and 1-year-old abducted in Adams County
Posted by 9NEWS (KUSA) on Thursday, August 31, 2017
This is a developing story. Be sure to check back with CrimeOnline for updates.
[Featured Image: Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI)]
