Update: 6:30 p.m.: A 1-year-old boy kidnapped at gunpoint Saturday afternoon has been found safe, his family told Fox 5 Atlanta.
The station said two people were arrested. CrimeOnline will provide more information as it’s available.
Original story:
A year-old baby boy was kidnapped from his stroller at gunpoint while out for a walk with his mother Saturday afternoon, WSB reports.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the FBI activated Levi’s Call and an AMBER Alert for Mateo Alejandro Montufar-Barrera. A Levi’s Call is Georgia’s version of an AMBER Alert.
Mateo is described as about 2 1/2 feet tall and 30 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. He was wearing a Batman t-shirt and a diaper.
His mother said she was a few houses down from her own Chamblee home when an Hispanic man got out of a maroon 2003 Acura MDX with a gun. She fought with the man, tearing a piece of his pants and taking one of his shoes.
Mother of 1-year old Mateo Alejandro Montufar-Barrera put up a fight and was able to grab a piece of suspect's shorts and his shoe. If you recognize them call @ChambleePd 770-986-5005. pic.twitter.com/ntMtE6isff
— FBI Atlanta (@FBIAtlanta) August 29, 2020
She described him as 28-32 years old, about 5 feet five inches with brown hair and eyes. He was wearing plaid shorts and a red or pink hat.
She said he drove southwest on Clearview Drive toward Interstate 85. The license plate was GA RTJ0253.
Police said they believe the boy is in danger and anyone with information should call 911 or the FBI at 404-293-5169.
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[Featured image: Chamblee Police Department]