Calexico PD search for attempted kidnapping suspects
Dillon Fuhrman
CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The Calexico Police Department (CPD) are searching for two suspects in connection to an attempted kidnapping scheme.
It happened last Sunday, May 11, at around 7:30 p.m. when CPD responded to Cordova Park after receiving reports of a possible attempted kidnapping.
When officers arrived, CPD says one of the suspects, a Hispanic woman, described by police as wearing a pink shirt and had long brown hair, approached two children, a seven-year-old girl and a four-year-old boy, and “attempted to lure them with candy.”
Courtesy: Calexico Police Department
CPD says the suspect then reportedly grabbed the boy’s arm and “began walking him toward a vehicle when the children’s mother intervened.” This caused the suspect to flee the area.
CPD also says the woman was accompanied by an unidentified man, and witnesses told them the suspect may have ran away in a gray Honda Crossover SUV, but “were not seen entering the vehicle.”
While CPD says officers searched the area and peruse through surveillance footage thanks to several homeowners who were contacted and provided them the footage which is currently under review.
The investigation is ongoing, and if anyone has any information regarding the case, call (760) 768-2140 or Police@calexico.ca.gov.