Infant Kidnapped From San Jose Apartment
Authorities are searching for a three-month-old taken from a residence in the 1000 block of Elm Street.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Babies
A three-month-old infant named Brandon Cuellar was abducted from an apartment in the 1000 block of Elm Street on Monday. The child was taken from an upstairs bedroom while his grandmother was briefly occupied downstairs.
Why it matters
This incident serves as a reminder for families to remain vigilant regarding home security and child supervision, even during routine household chores like unloading groceries. The suspect accessed the residence while the infant was left alone for a few minutes.
The kidnapping occurred at approximately 1 p.m. involving an infant wearing a dinosaur-print onesie. Police are searching for a suspect who was last seen wearing black pants, a dark-blue shirt, grey shoes with white trim, a grey baseball hat, and a black face mask.
The players
San Jose Police Department
The local law enforcement agency responsible for public safety and the ongoing investigation into the abduction.
FBI
The federal investigative agency currently assisting local police in the search for the missing infant.
The details
The suspect entered the home on the 1000 block of Elm Street while the infant's grandmother was unloading groceries. The individual proceeded to an upstairs bedroom, removed the baby, and transported him using a black baby carrier with white trim and a white blanket.
Timeline
The kidnapping occurred at approximately 1 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026.
The Home Front
This abduction follows established protocols set by the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, which guides national missing child response efforts. Local authorities are actively working to locate the victim despite the absence of a vehicle description for an Amber Alert.
Families should review their home security habits to ensure doors remain locked when unloading vehicles or performing routine tasks. Consider installing or checking home security cameras that can provide essential information to local police during emergencies.
The takeaway
Maintaining physical home security is a critical layer of protection for young children during daily routines. Families are encouraged to keep exterior doors locked, even when they are present in other areas of the home, to prevent unauthorized access.
Further reading
For more information on family safety resources, visit the Babies section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Radio Facts Media.
