Oakland: 2-year-old allegedly kidnapped, later found safe in San Leandro

OAKLAND — A man was taken into custody Tuesday after a 2-year-old child was allegedly kidnapped in Oakland, according to authorities.

The incident was reported at 3 p.m., when officers were dispatched to the 900 block of 85th Avenue. A woman told officers that her vehicle was stolen with her 2-year-old inside by an unknown man.

The child was later found safe in the city of San Leandro. Police didn’t immediately share details into how the child was found.

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Police said a 34-year-old Concord man was taken into custody. No more details were immediately made available.

This investigation remained ongoing as of Wednesday morning. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 510-238-3641.

Staff writer Jason Green contributed to this report.