Amber Alert Issued For Missing Newborn [Boston, Massachusetts]

TheBostonChannel.com ^ | Monday, August 9, 2004 | Massachusetts State Police

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Massachusetts State Police have issued an Amber Alert for the greater Boston area for a missing newborn who is only 19 days old.

Police are looking for a man in connection with the infant's disappearance. They have identified him as Josh Lizama, 28, described as having black hair, about 5 feet, 5 inches, wearing black and beige pants. Police said he may be armed. Another male may be driving the car.

Authorities are looking for a freshly-painted 1998 White Ford Crown Victoria with a license plate of 5192VR. They said there was also information that cars may have been switched and they are also looking for a red, 1994 Subaru SVX.

The baby was identified as Michael Stephen Riuda of East Boston. He was last seen at his East Boston apartment at 247 Bennington Street about 8:30 a.m. Monday.

Boston Police are asking that anyone with any information contact them at (617) 343-4220.

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AMBER ALERT

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WTF? I would love to hear the backstory to this freakshow.

Praying this kid is OK.

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AP

BOSTON -- State police have issued an amber alert for a 19-day-old baby who may have been kidnapped in East Boston.

A Boston police spokesman says the infant, Michael Steven Rauda, was snatched from his mother as she was walking on Bennington Street this morning.

Police are seeking the baby's father, 28-year-old Jose Lizama, who also goes by the name Jose Granados. According to the Amber Alert, Lizama fled in a 1998 White Crown Victoria with Massachusetts license plate 5192VR.

Police say the baby could be in extreme danger. They say Lizama may be armed and a woman may be with him in the car.

The suspect is described as about five-foot-five and was last seen wearing a black shirt and beige pants. (AP)

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Just heard it on my car radio----this stuff drives me nuts. God help the poor little one.

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Update 1:15 P.M.

Massachusetts State Police have issued an Amber Alert for the greater Boston area for a missing newborn who is only 19 days old.

Police are looking for a man in connection with the infant's disappearance. They have identified him as Josh Lizama, 28, described as a Hispanic male with black hair, about 5 feet, 5 inches, wearing black and beige pants. He also goes by the name Jose Granados. Police said he may be armed. An unidentified woman may be in the car.

Authorities are looking for a freshly-painted 1998 White Ford Crown Victoria with a license plate of 519-2VR. The car may have some lettering on the side. They said there was also information that cars may have been switched and they are also looking for a red, 1994 Subaru SVX with a license plate of 15DS12.

The baby was identified as Michael Stephen Rauda of East Boston. According to Boston police, the infant was snatched from his mother as she was walking on Bennington Street around 8:30 a.m. Monday.

Medfield Police confirm that there is a connection between Lizama and an address in that town, but Lizama, the infant and the car have not been spotted there.

Boston Police are asking that anyone with any information contact them at (617) 343-4220.

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Update 2:46 P.M.

Police are looking for a man in connection with the infant's disappearance. They have identified him as Jose Lizama, 28, described as a Hispanic male with black hair, about 5 feet, 5 inches, wearing a black shirt and beige pants. He also goes by the name Jose Granados. Police said he may be armed. An unidentified woman may be in the car.

Authorities are looking for a freshly-painted 1998 White Ford Crown Victoria with a license plate of 519-2VR. The car may have some lettering on the side. They said there was also information that cars may have been switched and they are also looking for a red, 1994 Subaru SVX with a license plate of 15DS12.

The baby was identified as Michael Stephen Rauda of East Boston. According to Boston police, the infant was snatched from his mother as she was walking on Bennington Street around 8:30 a.m. Monday. It is unknown what the infant is wearing.

Medfield Police confirm that there is a connection between Lizama and an address in that town, but Lizama, the infant and the car have not been spotted there.

Boston Police are asking that anyone with any information contact them at (617) 343-4220.