Authorities Detail Infant Kidnapping Case After AMBER Alert Incident in North Las Vegas

Authorities in North Las Vegas are detailing the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping of a 10‑month‑old girl after the suspect appeared in court following his arrest. Police say the incident began on March 5 near Martin Luther King Boulevard and Cheyenne Avenue when a 39‑year‑old man took his infant daughter, triggering an urgent response from law enforcement.

According to investigators, the child was taken during what police described as an emotional crisis involving the suspect. Authorities said the man allegedly made threats to harm both himself and the child during the incident, raising serious concerns for the safety of the infant.

North Las Vegas police said officers located the suspect several hours later and took him into custody without incident. The infant was found unharmed and safely recovered following the law enforcement response.

Officials said the suspect now faces multiple charges connected to the kidnapping case. Court proceedings are continuing as prosecutors move forward with the case while authorities review the events that led to the incident.

The case highlights the rapid response by local police agencies when a missing child report triggers an alert and search operation in the Las Vegas Valley.

Source credit: North Las Vegas Police Department, FOX5 Las Vegas.