Baton Rouge, LA — Authorities in Louisiana are urgently searching for a missing 1-year-old child who was allegedly abducted Tuesday morning in Baton Rouge, prompting a statewide AMBER Alert.
According to the Louisiana State Police, the child, identified as Ian Castellanos, was allegedly taken around 7 a.m. Tuesday from the 4600 block of Airline Highway in Baton Rouge. Officials said the alert was issued shortly after 8:18 a.m. at the request of the Baton Rouge Police Department as officers began searching for the suspect and vehicle.
Police said Castellanos is described as a 1-year-old Hispanic male with black curly hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a brown sweater and khaki pajama pants at the time he was allegedly abducted.
Investigators said the suspect allegedly stole the child’s mother’s vehicle from a local gas station before fleeing the area with the child reportedly in the backseat. Authorities repeatedly said the suspect is described as an unidentified Black male who was last seen wearing all black clothing and brown boots. Police also said the suspect is believed to be armed.
Law enforcement officials believe the suspect and the child may be traveling in a gray 2013 Toyota Tundra bearing Louisiana license plate C372710. Authorities are urging drivers across Louisiana to remain alert and report any sightings immediately.
Police said anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspect or the child should immediately contact the Baton Rouge Police Department at (225) 389-2000 or dial 911.
Officials said all questions regarding the investigation should be directed to the Baton Rouge Police Department as the search for the suspect and the missing child continues Tuesday.
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