In a shocking incident in Santa Monica, California, a four-year-old girl was abducted from a Panda Express restaurant while dining with her grandmother.
The suspect, a homeless woman, was apprehended within half an hour of the crime, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.
As reported by Gateway Pundit, the kidnapping took place around 12:11 P.M. local time on Friday. The police department swiftly responded, deploying over 30 personnel, both sworn and civilian, to the scene. "The first officers were on the scene within minutes of the call being dispatched, gathering video images of the probable kidnapper and child to send to additional units who were on their way," the department stated in a press release.
The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Breanna Taylor Shields, was located with the child at a nearby hotel by 12:37 P.M., a mere 26 minutes after the initial 911 call. "Thankfully, the child was unharmed and the suspect was taken into custody," the department confirmed.
The police department expressed its deep concern for the child and her family, stating, "Our heartfelt best wishes go out to the child and her family as they deal with the shock of this ordeal. We will do everything we can to make sure they are helped through this time and also to make sure no stone is left unturned in the investigation."
Shields is set to be charged with kidnapping. "The suspect will be booked into our jail on kidnapping charges. We will provide updates with the suspects name and booking photo within 24 hours. Additional updates will be forthcoming when the case is presented to the District Attorneys office," the department added.
The police department has yet to disclose information about Shields criminal history. This incident underscores the importance of maintaining public safety and vigilance, particularly in protecting the most vulnerable members of our society, our children.
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