Global Courant
Authorities are searching for an armed man accused of kidnapping his wife and infant daughter from their Lancaster home after sexually assaulting a family member, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said.
Efrain Sanchez, 25, forced Sabrina Sanchez, 32, and their 2-month-old daughter Itzel Sanchez to leave their home at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, the sheriff’s department said.
He recently threatened to kill his wife and daughter and had previously sexually assaulted a relative, according to the sheriff’s department.
Sanchez is believed to be armed with a gun, and authorities said the victims are in serious physical danger. According to authorities, he was last seen driving a silver 2007 Buick Lucerne with license plate AUI-X94 from Colorado. An Amber Alert was issued Monday morning for the missing girl and her mother.
Anyone with information can call the Sheriff’s Department Major Crimes Bureau Tip Line at (562) 946-7893 or the Lancaster sheriff’s station at (661) 948-8466. Anonymous tips can be given to Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com.
