Knox County Searching For Three Hispanic Men Who Allegedly Tried To
Kidnap Infant From Apartments Wednesday
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) -- The Knox
County Sheriff's Office is searching for three Hispanic men who
allegedly tried to kidnap an infant Wednesday afternoon.
Just before 2:30 p.m., a woman reported that three Hispanic men grabbed
her child in the parking lot of Walker Springs Apartments, located at
721 Walker Springs Road.
Investigators said the mother fought back and saved her child. During
the mother's struggle, her personal belongings and her purse were taken.
Authorities said the mother and the child were not hurt during the
incident.
KCSO said the suspects fled the scene in what was described as a white
sedan with a black hood and a red driver's side door.
Anyone with information was urged to contact KCSO’s Major Crimes Unit at
(865) 215-2243.