Child abduction of 2-year-old reported in baltimore

Child Abduction of 2-Year-Old Reported in Baltimore

Baltimore, MD – A report of a parental abduction led officers to the 700 block of Lyndhurst Street on Monday at approximately 10:40 a.m.

Authorities responded to a call about 2-year-old Riley Coates, who was last seen around 10:31 a.m. on the 700 block of North Grantley Street with her mother, Shardae Watson. Watson, born June 8, 1986, has only supervised custody of the child. Riley was last seen wearing a pink and white shirt, leggings, and three ponytails.

Watson is known to frequent the Pennsylvania and West North Avenue area and the 5200 block of Park Heights Avenue.

Child abduction of 2-year-old reported in baltimore
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Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Riley Coates and Shardae Watson to contact the Baltimore Police Department immediately.

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