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Search for Missing California Infant Intensifies as Detectives Question Mother’s Account

Detectives say foul play remains possible, citing inconsistencies in the mother’s statements.

Baby Emmanuel Haro, who remains missing this week.
An undated image of Emmanuel Haro.
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Overview

  • Seven-month-old Emmanuel Haro was reported missing on Aug. 14 from a Big 5 Sporting Goods parking lot in Yucaipa after his mother said she was assaulted and later found him gone.
  • Investigators conducted extensive searches with K-9 teams and helicopters in Yucaipa and Cabazon, served search warrants at the family home, and are reviewing surveillance recovered from areas of interest.
  • The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department says the mother was confronted about inconsistencies in her initial account and declined to continue interviews, while both parents have been questioned.
  • No suspect or vehicle description has been identified, an AMBER Alert was not issued due to criteria not being met, and authorities say they cannot rule out foul play.
  • Riverside County child-welfare officials removed a 2-year-old from the home, the Uvalde Foundation for Kids withdrew a $5,000 reward and search support, and court records show the father has a prior felony child-cruelty conviction and weapons-related cases.