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News | Oct. 7, 2015

CID Warns Public & Seeks Assistance: Attempted Child Abduction Case

Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division

The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly referred to as CID, is warning the Fort Hood community and encouraging anyone with information about a recent kidnapping attempt on Fort Hood, Texas, to immediately contact law enforcement.

The attempted abduction of a Soldier’s minor child occurred on Oct. 1, between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. in the Montague Village on-post housing area on Fort Hood.
The suspect is described as a 30-40 year-old-male, possibly of Hispanic descent, approximately 6 feet tall and 200 pounds, dark hair (possibly brown) and brown eyes (see attached press release.) The suspect was seen driving a white panel maintenance van which contained no roof rack for holding pipes or ladders, etc.

Army CID Special Agents are investigating the incident and alerts have been shared with all area law enforcement agencies along with the FBI. Parents are encouraged to be extra vigilant in the care of their children and immediately report any suspicious activity in their area to the Military Police.
Anyone with information regarding this case can submit information at ► Army CID: Submit a Tip Now.

Individuals wishing to remain anonymous will be honored to the degree allowable under the law and the information will also be held in the strictest confidence allowable under the law. No additional information is being released at this time to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.