kidnapping

U.S. officials have issued a travel warning for Mexico after a series of kidnappings linked to dating app meetups. With many Louisiana residents traveling to Mexican beach destinations, the alert urges caution, especially when meeting strangers online. Travelers are advised to stick to public places and report any suspicious activity.

A Louisiana man was accused of snatching his ex-girlfriend from a store and forcing her into his car.

Louisiana law enforcement is searching for Diego Rodriguez-Salvador a 23-year-old male who allegedly kidnapped and raped a 13-year-old girl. Police are asking for the public's help in locating the suspect.

A mother in South Louisiana allegedly took her own child from a daycare after she dressed herself in disguise.

8-year-old Alessandra Leonor Bruno missing from New Orleans, taken by her mother Alejandra Gutierrez. Contact authorities with any information.

A man in Louisiana has been arrested in Washington Parish after he allegedly kidnapped a woman.

Lafayette, Louisiana was featured on a recent episode of '48 Hours' as Schanda Handley recounted events before and after a violent kidnapping for the first time since the harrowing incident unfolded back in 2017.

Parrish Mayor Jared "Bubba" Cagle confirmed that missing 9-month-old baby Harlow Freeman was found safe and the Amber Alert has been canceled.

A mother in Kinder, La. is warning others of a scam that she feels targeted her while using her child who was not with her at the time.

To say it has been a rough start to the fall semester on the campus of LSU would be an understatement.

At some point during the chase, he abandoned the vehicle, and the child, and fled on foot. He was found in the Vermilion river.

An absolutely terrifying abduction attempt was caught on video last week in New Orleans, and authorities are hoping you can help catch the people responsible.

An 11-year-old girl was nearly captured at her bus stop in Florida.

Chris Welty of WGNO News in New Orleans captured the moment a police officer handed a baby over to his dad after the infant went missing.

The body of Faye Marie Swetlik has been found. Police are investigating her death as a homicide.

A graphic video showing a special-needs man in Chicago being kidnapped, beaten and tortured has led to the arrest of four people connected with the attack.

Anyone with information can call Lafayette Crime Stoppers at 232-TIPS.

The suspect left the scene driving a green Jeep Wrangler with big tires and chrome rims.

Manning and the father of the two children were scheduled to appear for a custody hearing in Oklahoma tomorrow.

Ackal's office reports that multiple tips were called in from the public about suspect Montana Doice's vehicle.