Alert launched in Los Angeles County for the reported kidnapping of an infant by the child's father
In a relief to the concerned family and authorities, the Amber Alert issued for baby Enzo Antonescu, who was abducted in Los Angeles County, California, has been successfully resolved. The baby, described as a 22-pound boy with short brown hair and green eyes, was found about 500 miles away from where he was taken.
The abduction took place near Colima Road in the city of Industry on Sunday. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the baby was allegedly taken by his father, Dragan Antonesco, along with two apparent accomplices, Viorel and Mariora Ilie. The mother of Enzo was held at knifepoint during the abduction.
The Amber Alert, which is a child-abduction emergency alert system, was issued by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The alert was quickly picked up by local news outlets, with digital producer Matthew Rodriguez of a Los Angeles news outlet being one of the first to report on the incident. Rodriguez, who typically covers breaking news and crime, is based in Los Angeles and has previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly.
In a significant development, Arizona police found the child and arrested at least one person. However, there is no information about the current whereabouts of Viorel (age 48) and Mariora Ilie (age 40) in the provided search results. Photos of the Antonescos' two alleged accomplices have been released by police.
Dragan Antonesco, the baby's father, is described as being 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants. The abductors are believed to be traveling in a black 2011 Toyota Sienna.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of the Amber Alert system in ensuring the safety of children in such critical situations. The authorities are still investigating the case, and more updates are expected to be provided in due course.
