East Baton Rouge Child Abduction Triggers Amber Alert, Officials Confirm
An Amber Alert was issued Wednesday morning after a vehicle was taken from a Baton Rouge gas station with a young child inside. Louisiana State Police said the suspect may be armed. The truck was stolen at about 7 a.m., and the alert was activated shortly before 9 a.m.
Missing child and suspect description
Officials confirm the East Baton Rouge child abduction prompted the Amber Alert. The missing child is one-year-old Ian Castellanos.
- Appearance: black curly hair and brown eyes.
- Clothing: brown sweater and khaki pajama pants.
- Age: 1 year old.
The suspect is described as an unidentified Black male. He was seen wearing a black hoodie, black jeans and brown boots.
Vehicle details
The stolen vehicle is a gray 2013 Toyota Tundra. The Louisiana license plate number is C372710.
Where and when
The theft occurred at a gas station located at 4650 Airline Highway in Baton Rouge. Authorities say the incident happened around 7 a.m. Wednesday.
Authorities’ response and public appeal
Louisiana State Police are leading the investigation. They warned the suspect may be armed and urged caution.
If you have information or see the child or the vehicle, call 911 immediately. Filmogaz.com will provide updates as officials release more details.
