Natalie Flores, Age 5, Kidnapped in Phoenix: Police Have Found Her
Witnesses saw the abduction and watched the man put Natalie in his truck. However, they could not stop the abduction in time.
The kidnapping occurred in the Saddleback Mountain apartments at 12430 N. 19th Avenue in Phoenix. Natalie and her sisters reside with an aunt who is her legal guardian. Her parents live in another state.
Amber Alert: Stranger Abduction
Police issued an Amber Alert. Authorities stated that Natalie was most likely abducted by a stranger.
Call Police with Information
If you have any information about the kidnapping of Natalie Flores call 602- 262-6151 or 800- 343-8477. Residents of Phoenix may also call 911 with information about the kidnapping.
Description of Natalie Flores
Natalie is age 5. She is about 4 feet tall and weighs around 60 pounds. She has curly red, medium-length hair, freckles. When last seen, she was wearing blue pants, a pink shirt, and white and pink sneakers.
Description of Suspect
The NY Times states the suspect is a "white male, between 30 and 40 years old, with blond or gray hair. He is 5-foot-8 or 5-foot-9 and weighs 180 to 190 pounds. He was wearing a gray shirt and peach knee-length shorts."
The suspect may be driving a brown truck with an Arizona state plate of 3HG-774 or 3HG-377 or GHG-337 or 3HG-774N or other similar numbers. The truck may be visibly damaged as a witness said the truck hit a vehicle as it was fleeing the scene of the kidnapping.
The suspect had a camera with a telephoto lens.
Child Safety Tips
A parent or guardian should always be outside with children playing outside. Kidnappings happen very quickly, so even if a parent is watching the kids play from a window inside, once a crime starts they may not have enough time to get outside before a child is kidnapped.
Keep a cell phone handy when overseeing children. In an emergency a cell phone help a grown up call the police as quickly as possible.
Give kids information about the dangers of strangers and help them know what to do if a stranger approaches them.
Child monitoring devices are now available to track the location of children. These devices may be a good investment to ensure the safety of children.
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13 Comments
Post a CommentGlad she was found.
I'm sure she will forever be a Christmas Miracle now :)
One of the worst crimes possible. I'm normally against capital punishment, but for crimes like this, there shouldn't be any leniency, the offender should be shot dead on the spot.
good important tips. This is so rampant, seems worse than ever right now. It must be stopped.
I hope this girl and her sisters are alright after this traumatic event. As for the scumbag.. well I just hope real justic is served and if we can't put him down like the animal he is then let he never see the light of day outside a prison cell for the rest of his life.
We need to declare war against those who would harm our children.
We have been "searching" for a little boy who went missing two weeks before Christmas here in New York. There is a $26,000 reward for info leading to his safe return. I cannot imagine the parents' nightmare. Thankfully, this one ended happily. Cheers.
I am so relieved they found her! Thanks for the report. :-)
Great report...
I am so relieved to hear she has been found safe! I was so upset over the whole thing since I hear about it. This was a miracle!! I can't imagine how her family was feeling and they must be just overjoyed now :) Thank you, God!