WA MELODY LOPEZ: Missing from Wapato, WA - 1 June 2020 - Age 3 *Found Safe*

Amber Alert: 3-year-old Yakima County girl found safe; suspect in custody

An Amber Alert was issued Monday night for a 3-year-old girl out of Yakima County.

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Amber Alert issued for 3-year-old Yakima County girl

An Amber Alert was issued Monday night for a 3-year-old girl out of Yakima County.

The Washington State Patrol said Melody Lopez was taken by her 32-year-old father Jose Lopez-Madrigal.

The Amber Alert was activated by the Wapato Police Department.

Melody Lopez is described as 2 feet, 11 inches tall, weighs about 40 pounds, has black hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a white -and -red striped shirt and gray leggings.

Jose Lopez-Madrigal is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall, about 150 pounds, has brown eyes, black hair with a distinct mustache and was last seen wearing a gray/black baseball cap.

Troopers said Lopez-Madrigal was driving a blue 1999 Honda Odyssey with Washington plate ANH1733, but the car was found later in the evening.

AMBER ALERT: 3-year-old Wapato girl taken by father, believed to be in danger

WAPATO, Wash. — Authorities are searching for a 3-year-old girl after police say she was taken by her father, who does not have custody of her and is believed to

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Authorities are searching for a 3-year-old girl after police say she was taken by her father, who does not have custody of her and is believed to be suicidal.

 

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Authorities no longer believe Lopez was taken by her father, 32-year-old Jose Lopez-Madrigal, after his car was found according to the alert.

AMBER Alert issued for missing 3-year-old girl from Washington

Melody Lopez was found safe after going missing Monday night.

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I think that link above is in error. No other media outlets reporting that he is no longer a suspect. Just that the vehicle has been located.
Someone must have picked them up?

 

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I think that link above is in error. No other media outlets reporting that he is no longer a suspect. Just that the vehicle has been located.
Someone must have picked them up?

A 1999 Honda Odyssey was initially listed as part of the alert, but it has been found. Police agencies continue to search for the victim and suspect.

Amber Alert: 3-year-old Wash. Girl missing; father believed suicidal

Melody is described as Hispanic with black hair and brown eyes, 2-feet-11 tall and weighing about 40 pounds. She was last seen wearing a white and red striped shirt and gray leggings.

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Still missing tonight.

Wapato police: Father brandished knife, took 3-year-old from mother and ran

WAPATO, Wash. — It’s been more than 24 hours since police said a father grabbed his 3-year-old daughter away from her mother at a Wapato home, brandished a knife and

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Wapato police: Father brandished knife, took 3-year-old from mother and ran

It’s been more than 24 hours since police said a father grabbed his 3-year-old daughter away from her mother at a Wapato home, brandished a knife and fled in a minivan.

According to Wapato police, 32-year-old Jose Lopez-Madrigal waited for the mother and toddler to get home Monday afternoon, standing outside an apartment near South Kateri Lane.

When the mother arrived about 4:30 p.m. with 3-year-old Melody Lopez, police said Lopez-Madrigal asked the mother to read a note written on a cell phone he was holding.

Police said when the mother repeatedly refused, Lopez-Madrigal grabbed the girl and took off, with the mother running after him.

Lopez-Madrigal reportedly pulled out a knife and brandished it at the mother, who stopped and ran back to get help from a neighbor.

As Lopez-Madrigal was pulling away, the neighbor was able to take a picture of the blue 1999 Honda Odyssey minivan with Washington plates and license number ANH1733.

Police said the lengthy note left behind on the cell phone contains information indicating Lopez-Madrigal is suicidal. Investigators also believe Lopez-Madrigal planned to take the toddler before the incident occurred.

A little over three hours later, at about 8 p.m., Lopez-Madrigal was spotted on foot near South Wasco Avenue and West Fifth Street — about a mile from where Melody was taken.

Police believe Lopez-Madrigal was able to call someone to come pick him and the toddler up from the area.

Police said Lopez-Madrigal has not been a part of Melody’s life for at least six months and does not have custody of her, adding that they believe she is in danger.

 

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FOUND: Wapato Police find 3-year-old and her father who is suspected of taking her

UPDATE:

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According to Wapato Police, the child has been located and suspect, Jose Lopez-Madrigal, is in custody.

According to police, girl was found when she was left on a street corner in Wapato near a tire store.

 

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FOUND: Wapato Police find 3-year-old and her father who is suspected of taking her

UPDATE:

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According to Wapato Police, the child has been located and suspect, Jose Lopez-Madrigal, is in custody.

According to police, girl was found when she was left on a street corner in Wapato near a tire store.

Very relieved this child is safe. Who leaves a 3 year old on a street corner?? Not that it is not good he left her to be found safe but still...