Amber alert issued for 9-month-old baby abducted in Southern California
The California Highway Patrol issued an amber alert on Sunday night for an infant boy who was abducted in Southern California. Sent out on behalf of the Anaheim Police Department, the emergency alert identified the infant as 9-month-old Leonardo Meza. CHP said the baby was abducted from Anaheim around 4:45 p.m. on April 6 and [...]
The California Highway Patrol issued an amber alert on Sunday night for an infant boy who was abducted in Southern California.
Sent out on behalf of the Anaheim Police Department, the emergency alert identified the infant as 9-month-old Leonardo Meza.
CHP said the baby was abducted from Anaheim around 4:45 p.m. on April 6 and was last seen at West Crescent Avenue and North Loara Street.
The suspect at large was identified as 30-year-old Robert Castillo Meza. Officials did not immediately specify whether Robert is the child’s father.
Officials issued an amber alert for an infant identified as 9-month-old Leonardo Meza (seen in this undated photo) who was abducted from Anaheim on April 6, 2025. (CHP) 
Officials issued an amber alert for a 9-month-old boy who was allegedly abducted by 30-year-old Robert Castillo Meza (seen in this undated photo) from Anaheim on April 6, 2025. (CHP) 
The car seen in this undated photo is believed to be the suspect vehicle in the abduction of 9-month-old Leonardo Meza, who was taken from Anaheim on April 6, 2025. (CHP)
Leonardo is described as a Hispanic male who stands one foot tall and weighs 20 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes.
As for the suspect, officials described Robert as a Hispanic male who stands 5 feet and 8 inches tall, weighs 180 pounds and also has brown hair and brown eyes.
“The suspect was last seen driving a tan Mercedes Benz AMG with California license plate number 8HJV603,” read the alert. The car is believed to be a 2003 model.
Officials said to call 911 if you see the car, Leonardo and/or Robert.
This alert was issued in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial and Orange counties.
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