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LAPD Searches for 3-Year-Old Boy Taken in Van Nuys Home Invasion

Police say the abduction appears tied to a custody dispute and they are actively seeking evidence and public tips.

Overview

  • Officers responded to a home invasion in the 7600 block of Van Nuys Boulevard just before 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday and say a man took a 3-year-old boy before driving west on Keswick Street.
  • The Los Angeles Police Department described the case as possibly related to a custody dispute and has opened an active investigation.
  • Authorities have not released detailed descriptions of the suspect, the child, or the vehicle, which has limited public leads so far.
  • Police are asking anyone with information or dashcam and doorbell video from the Van Nuys and Keswick Street area that morning to contact the LAPD.
  • Local outlets report the search is ongoing and investigators say updates will depend on new evidence or public tips, with the case still developing.