Crime & Safety
Mother Assaulted: Police Looking For Suspect That Stole Child
Demon Martin allegedly assaulted the mother of his child. He snatched their 10-month-old girl and drove off. The girl was later found safe.
CLEVELAND, OH — Police are looking for a man accused of assaulting the mother of his 10-month-old child, before briefly making off with the little girl. The child has since been returned to her mother, but the suspect is still on the loose.
Cleveland Police said that on April 1, Demiyah Martin, 10-months-old, was snatched by her father, Demon. He allegedly followed the girl and her mother in his car before cutting them off, assaulting the mother and grabbing Demiyah. Police said the incident took place in the 4300 block of E. 116th Street.
Police issued an Amber Alert on Sunday. Shortly after the alert went out, a third party returned Demiyah to her mother. Police still want to take Demon into custody.
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Demon is a non-custodial parent to Demiyah.
Demon was driving a light colored Kia sedan at the time of the incident.
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Anyone with information is asked to call 9-1-1. Calls may also be made to 216-621-1234.
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