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Deputies with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department (SBCSD) shared an update with local residents after alleged sightings of 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro were reported.
Newsweek reached out to the SBCSD via email on Wednesday for comment.
The Context
The original report by Emmanuel's mother, Rebecca Haro, of his alleged abduction in a parking lot of a shopping center raised immediate concerns of public safety.
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The baby's disappearance prompted a multi‑agency investigation, the execution of search warrants, the seizure of evidence and community alarm across the Inland Empire, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the child's last known moments and how investigators were prioritizing leads.
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What To Know
In the latest update from authorities on Wednesday, deputies said that "We know the community is deeply concerned about this case and we will continue to provide information, to the extent it does not jeopardize the investigation. Our investigators have followed up on the reported sightings of 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, but he has not yet been located."
The update added that, "While Emmanuel's father has retained an attorney, if the parents choose to work with detectives, we welcome their cooperation as we continue efforts to locate Emmanuel."
Deputies noted that they are also communicating with fire investigators about a nearby reported blaze that occurred at a neighbor's property. "At this time, we have no information indicating the fire is related," the update said.
The Haro family home was served with search warrants, deputies said in an update this week. News station KTLA also reported that the vehicle belonging to Jake Haro, Emmanuel's father, "was previously seized to be processed for evidence," citing the sheriff's department.
In an interview with KTLA, Rebecca Haro said that the incident occurred outside Big 5 Sporting Goods on the night of August 14 in Yucaipa, where she went to buy a mouthguard for her older son's football practice. Haro said she brought Emmanuel with her and noticed he needed to be changed.
What People Are Saying
Jake Haro's attorney, Vincent Hughes, told CBS News of his client: "There was a conviction for child cruelty, which Jake is not running from. He's not hiding from his record; it's publicly available information."
The SBCSD, in an update on Monday: "Investigators interviewed multiple individuals, including Emmanuel's parents Jake and Rebecca Haro. During those interviews, Rebecca was confronted with inconsistencies in her initial statement and declined to continue with the interview. At this point in the investigation, investigators are unable to rule out foul play in the disappearance of Emmanuel."
What Happens Next
Investigators said they would continue reviewing surveillance video and following leads, and ask anyone with information to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909‑890‑4904 or submit anonymous tips to We‑Tip at 1‑800‑78‑CRIME.
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