After being abducted in a stolen car in Cathedral City Thursday night, two toddlers have been reunited with their parents.
Reunited with their family. Police officers return the Cortez brothers to their family, unharmed. pic.twitter.com/HqjMKRIqTc
— Melissa (@KMIRMelissa) March 24, 2017
An Amber Alert was issued for brothers Carlos and Jayden Cortes, ages one and two, who were abducted in a car theft. They were found by police in the parking lot of a church, reports KESQ.
The car was stolen when the boys’ babysitter briefly got out of the car, according to the Desert Sun.
“He pulled up to his home and wanted to run in and get something,” Cathedral City Deputy Police Chief Travis Walker said. “He left the car running and when he came back out an unknown (person) was driving south toward Ramon in the car.”
The white Honda Accord with the missing boys found in #DHS. The boys have been found safe. pic.twitter.com/R6XSiCG1Fi
— Jeremy Chen (@JeremyChenKESQ) March 24, 2017
Big thanks to all who helped search for the brothers! @AnaheimPD, @sbcountysheriff, @RSO, @PalmSpringsPD, & @DHSPoliceDept all sent help.
— CathedralCity PD (@CathedralCityPD) March 24, 2017
Police credited social media with their investigation. The boys’ father was very thankful in a Facebook post, saying “To everyone who prayed and help my lil family in anyway I appreciate it very much we just got in formed that my babies are safe thank you everyone for all the shares and prayers.”
Police are investigating. No suspect has been arrested.
