Briant Rodriguez, age 3, was kidnapped at gunpoint from his San Bernardino, California, home on Sunday, May 3, 2009. Rodriguez was taken by robbers who demanded cash and tied up his mother and siblings.
Rodriguez was found wandering the streets in Mexico on May 15, 2009. On May 18, 2009, Rodriguez remained hospitalized due to fatigue and malnourishment. Police released the names of the two suspects: Liberato Vega and Israel Moreno. Authorities believe the suspects, who have criminal backgrounds, are in Mexico.CNN: Police Believe Men Who Kidnapped Boy , 3, Are in Mexico (May 19, 2009)
Rodriguez was found alive in Mexico on May 15, 2009, after being missing for 13 days. The boy's long hair had been shaved. The child was reunited with his mother but was hospitalized for fatigue and malnourishment.CNN: Police Believe Men Who Kidnapped Boy , 3, Are in Mexico (May 19, 2009)
Found Alive in Mexico
Suspects
On May 18, 2009, authorities announced that they were looking for 30-year-old Liberato Vega and 28-year-old Israel Moreno. Both men reportedly have criminal records. The two had been deported back to Mexico after living in the U.S. illegally.CNN: Police Believe Men Who Kidnapped Boy , 3, Are in Mexico (May 19, 2009)
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Fast Facts
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Briant Rodriguez was kidnapped by gunpoint from his San Bernadino home
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Resided at the 8000 block of Pedley Road
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Date of kidnapping
May 3, 2009
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Robbers entered Rodriguez's home at about 2
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Tied up Rodriguez's mother and siblings
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Robbers told the family not to call the police
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Suspects
Liberato Vega, 30, and Israel Moreno, 28
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Rodriguez is three years old
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Rodriguez's long hair had been shaved
