VISTA–A father confronted a man who attempted to kidnap his two-year-old son from his residence in Vista, the San Diego Sheriff’s Department said.
The attempted kidnapping occurred on Monday at about 10:38 p.m. in the 1300 block of Barbara Drive. The father confronted the man, who ran away leaving the child behind. The man was last seen jumping the fence of the resident’s yard in an unknown direction.
Deputies established a perimeter and conducted a search of the area, with the assistance of a K-9 team. The man has not been located.
He was described as an unknown race, about 6 foot tall, 180 pounds, wearing a black sweater, black hat, and white shoes which were possibly Converse brand shoes. No additional suspect description or information has been established.
The investigation in still ongoing.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Sheriff’s Department at (858) 565-5200.
