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Child Abduction

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Man Tries To Abduct Boy From Elementary School In San Leandro

Police are searching for a male suspect who assaulted and attempted to abduct a 7-year-old student at an elementary school in San Leandro.

2013/03/23

Oakland Police were searching for Kim Tolefree. (CBS)

Amber Alert For Oakland Girl Canceled After Police Determine Call A Hoax

An Amber Alert issued early Friday morning has been canceled after investigators determined that a child abduction reported in East Oakland did not happen, police said.

2013/02/01

Features of the LEO wristwatch. (Guardian Lion Wireless LLC)

Bay Area Child Safety Advocate Backs Wristwatch That Alerts Parents When Children In Danger

A wristwatch that sends alerts when its wearer is in danger, still months away from hitting stores, has already garnered a high-profile endorsement from child safety advocate Mark Klaas.

2012/12/20

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Central Valley Father Accused Of Abducting Kids Arrested Following Amber Alert

A man suspected of abducting his two children in California’s Central Valley Friday – prompting an Amber Alert notice – has been located and arrested, according to the California Highway Patrol.

2012/09/28

Johnathon Martinez

Amber Alert Canceled After 1-Year-Old Found Safe; Dad Wanted

An Amber Alert was issued Monday after a 1-year-old child was abducted in the Central Valley, according to the California Highway Patrol.

2012/08/06

Antolin Garcia-Torres. (Santa Clara County Sheriff)

Charges Filed Against Sierra LaMar Murder Suspect

Antolin Garcia-Torres has been formally charged with kidnap and murder in connection with the disappearance of Morgan Hill teenager Sierra LaMar.

CBS San Francisco–2012/05/24

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