Baby Girl Kidnaped in June Found Safe
A newborn girl kidnaped from her mother’s hospital room in June was found alive and well Tuesday in nearby Richmond by police acting on a tip.
Baby Kerri was 2 days old when she was taken from Alta Bates Hospital on June 12, apparently by a woman posing as a county worker. The baby’s 16-year-old mother went on national television pleading for Kerri’s return.
Berkeley Police Lt. Tom Grant said authorities received a tip from a neighbor and found Kerri vigorous and healthy.
Richmond resident Karen Lea Hughes, 41, was in custody in connection with the case, police said.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
