Crime & Safety

Amber Alert Subject May Be Headed to LA

Law enforcement say the man has abducted a 1-month-old boy.

Southland law enforcement agencies are on the lookout for a man suspected of abducting his 1-month-old son from Northern California who was believed to have been in San Diego overnight and may be headed this way, authorities said.

The suspect's cellphone was "pinged" on Interstate 805 between Balboa Avenue and state Route 163 at 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Robert Catano.

Mesut Guler, 22, allegedly took infant Henry Guler-Romero from Sunnyvale around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, prompting a statewide Amber Alert.

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Authorities in greater Los Angeles were watching to see if Guler passes through the region's road system.

The suspect was described as Turkish, 6 feet tall and 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

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Authorities said he may be driving a tan 2004 G-M-C Envoy with a large American eagle on the rear window and a license plate of 6HIL892.

Motorists who see the vehicle were asked to call 911 immediately.

- City News Service


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