Crime & Safety
Oregon Missing Child Alert: 10-Year-Old Reportedly Abducted Today Oct 28
Canby, OR – An urgent search is underway Wednesday for 10 year old Violet Hay after police reported that an unknown man entered an apartment in southeast Canby, assaulted another child and abducted th
By Blake Harrison · 2026-10-28T18:02:31.264Z
Canby, OR – An urgent search is underway Wednesday for 10 year old Violet Hay after police reported that an unknown man entered an apartment in southeast Canby, assaulted another child and abducted the girl early Wednesday morning. Local, state and federal investigators are working to locate her.
According to the Canby Police Department , officers responded to a reported kidnapping at approximately 1:47 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at an apartment complex in southeast Canby, located in Clackamas County south of the Portland metropolitan area.
Investigators said an unidentified male allegedly entered the apartment around 1:39 a.m., assaulted a 12 year old child and abducted Violet. Her whereabouts remain unknown.
Police released a photograph and description of Violet to help the public identify her. She is approximately 5 feet tall, weighs 125 pounds and was last seen wearing a green shirt and black shorts.
Canby police have activated detective units and are working alongside the Clackamas County Major Crimes Team, Oregon State Police and the FBI.
Investigators are interviewing family members, identifying witnesses, canvassing the surrounding neighborhood and attempting to obtain surveillance footage from nearby security cameras.
Authorities are also working to develop a description of the suspect and any vehicle potentially involved. Police said Violet's mother and father are cooperating with investigators.
Canby Police Chief Jose Gonzalez has scheduled a press conference for 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Canby Police Department, 1175 NW Third Ave., to provide information about the investigation and ongoing search.
Anyone with information about Violet's whereabouts or the reported abduction is urged to contact investigators immediately at 1 800 442 0776 or osp.ncc@osp.oregon.gov .
Callers should reference Canby Police Department case No. 26 021300.
The investigation remains active, and police are requesting the public's assistance as the search continues.