Baby Almost Kidnapped at Knifepoint in South Austin

SOUTH AUSTIN, TX: A woman reportedly threatened a mother at knifepoint and attempted to kidnap a 1-year-old baby in South Austin Monday morning.

The victim reported she was carrying her infant to her vehicle on Deer Run Drive on Dec. 7 at 8:13 a.m when she saw what she believed to be a red Chevrolet truck with four doors stop near her residence, police said.

A heavyset Hispanic woman exited the truck from the passenger side and approached the victim, demanding that she hand over the baby. When the victim refused, the suspect displayed a knife and attempted to grab the baby. The two women struggled briefly, and the mother fell to the ground to protect the baby.

The suspect took personal property from the victim and fled in the truck.

The suspect is described as in her 40s, about 5 feet-5 inches tall. She was wearing one black glove, and a white top under black jacket.

APD Robbery is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspect in this case. If you have information, please contact the APD Robbery Unit at 512-974-5270 and reference case # 15-3410386 or call the Robbery Tip Line at(512) 974-5092. Police say this type of event is very uncommon in the Austin area.