AMBER ALERT: 9-month-old baby reportedly abducted from Laredo said to be in ‘grave or immediate danger’

AMBER ALERT: 9-month-old baby reportedly abducted from Laredo (Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

LAREDO, Texas – An Amber Alert has been issued for an infant who police believe was abducted from Laredo sometime before Wednesday morning.

According to the alert, the 9-month-old baby girl is named Delilah Lopez. She was said to have been last seen in the 1500 Block of East Bustamante Street around at 12:42 a.m. The baby girl reportedly has brown hair and brown eyes.

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Authorities are searching for an unknown suspect who they said is believed to be driving a blue 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan with a temporary license plate tag, #2421V94.

At this time, it is unknown the relationship between the baby and the suspect.

Law enforcement officials believe the child to be in grave or immediate danger.

Laredo is about five hours away from the city of Houston.

Anyone with information is urged to call 911. You can also contact the Laredo Police Department at (956) 795-2800.

AMBER ALERT: 9-month-old baby believed to have been abducted from Laredo (Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

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Moriah Ballard joined the KPRC 2 digital team in the fall of 2021. Prior to becoming a digital content producer in Southeast Texas and a Houstonian, Moriah was an award-winning radio host in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio, and previously worked as a producer/content creator in Cleveland. Her faith, family, and community are her top passions.

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