Police search for attempted kidnapping suspects

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that police believe it’s “likely” connected to a custody dispute between family members.

SANDIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Authorities are searching for two suspects who allegedly attempted to kidnap a child in Mission Bay Saturday afternoon.

The San Diego Police Department said a call came in just before 1:30 p.m. reporting the incident, which occurred in the 1700 block of E Mission Bay Drive.

Police told FOX 5/KUSI that the suspected kidnapping attempt is “likely” connected to a custody dispute between family members and is not believed to be a random act, however, an investigation remains ongoing.

At this time, one person of interest is in custody, while two others remain on the loose.

Police described the first suspect as a Hispanic man who was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, a camouflage fishing hat, shorts and sunglasses.

The second suspect was also described by police as a Hispanic man who stands around 5 feet, 11 inches tall and is believed to be in his 50s. This individual was last seen wearing a beige t-shirt and Levi’s.

The suspects appeared to be heading northbound towards the San Diego Mission Bay resort, police said.

Authorities are also searching for a gun, though no gunfire has been reported in connection to this incident.

Anyone with information related to this suspected kidnapping attempt or who may have seen these suspects is encouraged to contact police at 619‑531‑2000.

This situation is not related to the recent kidnapping attempts in Mission Valley .

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