One-year-old abducted, found safe in Baton Rouge
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Baton Rouge: A one-year-old boy, Ian Castellanos, was reported abducted after a gray 2013 Toyota Tundra was stolen from a gas station about 7:00 a.m. Wednesday; authorities issued an AMBER Alert after receiving the request from the Baton Rouge Police Department around 8:18 a.m.
By 9:15 a.m. a Baton Rouge police officer located the described truck and found the child inside, and the AMBER Alert was canceled by 9:28 a.m.; officials said the vehicle was still running and the suspect had not been taken into custody at that time.
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Timeline
- 1. Approximately 7:00 a.m. — Truck stolen from In A Flash gas station; one-year-old in backseat.
- 2. 8:18 a.m. — Louisiana State Police received the request to issue an AMBER Alert.
- 3. Around 8:45 a.m. — AMBER Alert was disseminated with vehicle and suspect details.
- 4. 9:15 a.m. — A BRPD officer located the truck and found the child inside.
- 5. 9:28 a.m. — AMBER Alert canceled after child confirmed safe; suspect not yet in custody.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the importance of child safety, even in seemingly safe environments like gas stations. It's a reminder to never leave kids unattended in vehicles, no matter how brief the absence. Check twice before stepping away.
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