ATLANTA, GA – Authorities in Georgia have issued an AMBER Alert for a 2-month-old boy after his father allegedly assaulted the child’s mother and fled with the infant.
The alert was activated after the suspect reportedly attacked the baby’s mother before abducting the newborn. Police are actively searching for the man and the child, who investigators believe may be in danger.
Details about the suspect, including his name and description, were being distributed to law enforcement agencies across the region. Authorities have not disclosed the nature of the assault on the mother or her current condition.
AMBER Alerts are only issued when law enforcement believes a child has been abducted and is in imminent danger of serious bodily harm or death. The activation of the alert indicates investigators are treating this case with the highest level of urgency.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation coordinates AMBER Alerts in the state and works with local law enforcement agencies to distribute information as quickly as possible.
Anyone who sees the suspect or the missing infant is urged to call 911 immediately rather than approach them. Tips can also be submitted to local law enforcement.
Parental abductions make up the majority of AMBER Alert cases nationwide. While many such cases end with the child being recovered safely, the involvement of violence against the mother in this case has heightened concerns about the infant’s welfare.
Authorities are asking the public to remain vigilant and report any information that might help locate the missing baby. Details about the vehicle the suspect may be driving and last known direction of travel were being shared through the alert system.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
