An Arizona couple made up a story about a kidnapped 18-month-old baby just to get back their stolen vehicle sooner, say police. This wasted law enforcement resources and time, officials said. Stormee Wagner, 40, and James Wagner, 37, were identified Thursday. The post Arizona Couple Made Up Story About Kidnapped 18-Month-Old Baby to Get Their Stolen Truck Back: Police first appeared on Law & Crime.
Alberto LuperonMay 14th, 2021, 1:54 pm
Stormee Wagner, and Jason Wagner
An Arizona couple made up a story about a kidnapped 18-month-old baby just to get back their stolen vehicle sooner, say police. This wasted law enforcement resources and time, officials said.
Stormee Wagner, 40, and
James Wagner, 37, were identified Thursday.
This story began to surface when police put out an advisory for a missing child and stolen green pickup truck. They issued a tweet featuring a man and a woman (not the defendants), and the vehicle.
“An 18-month-old child was taken and these are our suspects. Last seen in a green pickup truck (Arizona license plate #CHC3292) in the area of 3rd Ave/ Indian School,” cops said. “If you see the vehicle or recognize the suspects, CALL 911.”
The incident happened near Indian School Road and Third Avenue. Author: 12 News Updated: 5:40 PM MST May 12, 2021
PHOENIX
UPDATE: Phoenix police have found the truck near 25th Drive and Northview, however, the baby has not been located. -
Authorities say a truck with a baby girl still inside was stolen in Phoenix Wednesday afternoon and police are still searching for the suspects.
The incident started at a convenience store near Indian School Road and Third Avenue.
The baby s caregivers left the girl in the truck to go inside the store when police say another couple who was with the caregivers took control and drove off.