07/23/2022
Deputies Searching for Father who Unlawfully Took His Child
On 07/21/2022, a woman was watching her grandchild when Luis Padilla entered the home and took his child without anyone knowing. Padilla recently lost his custody rights. He later called the child’s mother to say he had their eight year old boy, but he refused to tell the her where they were.
Luis Padilla is described as being 5’7”, 150 lbs, black hair and brown eyes. He has a dragon tattoo on his upper back and a tattoo of the number 8 on his throat. He has a history of staying in San Diego, Oakland, Fresno, Del Rey and Reedley.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Detective Markus Silva (559) 470-9898 or Sgt. Ericka Rascon (559) 890-9978.