UPDATE
A California toddler was found safe and unharmed on Tuesday, following an AMBER Alert, according to police. No other information is available at this time.
Original Story
A California man accused of kidnapping his daughter is now in custody, but the young child is still missing, according to the San Diego Police Department.
At around 5:30 p.m. on August 3, Lafayette Harris, 31, allegedly kidnapped his 2-year-old daughter, Charli-Fae Harris, from the Chollas View area, off of the 1000 block of 47th Street.
The San Diego Tribune reports that police located Harris’ car, a white 2003 Saturn L200 four-door sedan, within hours on Monday and detained him, but the Charli-Fae was not with him and remains missing.
Amber Alert Update: Suspect car found in garage on Regents and Miramar St. in University City. San Diego police confirm they detained the father who they believe kidnapped his 2-year-old daughter. The young girl, Charli-Fae Harris is still missing. @ChrisNews8 is on scene. @CBS8 pic.twitter.com/K3I6en8Ed4
— Neda Iranpour (@NedaNews8) August 4, 2020
Charli-Fae is described as a mixed-race female who stands three feet tall and weighs around 40 pounds. She has shoulder-length brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing sparkly, silver shoes.
San Diego police spokesman Billy Hernandez said police found the father’s car in Universal City at a parking structure.
Anyone with any information on the child’s whereabouts should contact 911 immediately.
The suspect has been arrested but the child is still missing. If you have any information about Charli-Fae Harris please call 911. https://t.co/ctCimo8XGA
— San Diego Police Department (@SanDiegoPD) August 4, 2020
No further information is available at this time. Check back for updates.
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[Feature Photo: Charli-Fae Harris/San Diego PD]
