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East County News ServiceNovember 21, 2023 (Santee) -- The Santee Sheriff's Station is investigating the attempted kidnapping of a child on Monday, November 20 shortly before 6:00 p.m. in the 100 block of Town Center Parkwayin Santee. The parents of a one-year-old called 9-1-1 to report that a woman tried to remove their child from their shopping cart as they were walking to their car. The suspect attempted to take the child from the cart several times, according to the San Diego Sheriff's Department.
However, the child was safely secured with a lap belt. The suspect fled the scene on foot when the parents called 9-1-1. The child was not hurt. Deputies from the Santee Sheriff's Station and a Sheriff's ASTREA helicopter immediately responded to the scene. They searched the area for the suspect, but she was not located.
.The suspect is described as a white woman who is approximately 40-years-old. She has long blond hair and stands around 5'7" tall with a thin build. The suspect was wearing a black sweatshirt or jacket that possibly had a white stripe on it and blue jeans.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Santee Sheriff's Station at (619) 956-4000. You can remain anonymous by calling San Diego County Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest.
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