COLUMBUS — UPDATE @ 2:30 p.m.:
The 1-year-old who was reportedly kidnapped by their noncustodial mother has been found safe, according to police.
Police told our news partners at WBNS that Kristin, who is 7 months pregnant, is now in custody. It’s unclear what charges she may face.
INITIAL REPORT:
An Amber Alert was issued for a 1-year-old boy who was reportedly kidnapped by his noncustodial mother in Whitehall Friday morning.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
On Friday, around 11:30 a.m. Kesean Bailey was kidnapped from Buckeye Ranch by his non-custodial mother, Kristen Bailey, according to the alert issued by Whitehall police.
Kesean is 1 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 24 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, gray pants, with black and white shoes.
Kristen is 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs 220 pounds, has black hair, brown eyes, and is 7 months pregnant. She was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt, grey sweatpants with a design, and sandals.
TRENDING STORIES:
- Police officer caught partying at festival while collecting $600K for fake injury, officials say
- Founding member of popular Dayton band feared dead in California plane crash
- 4 inmates escape minimum security facility in Ohio, deputies say
Police told our news partners at WBNS that the mother was having a supervised visit with the child, and she took off with him.
Kristen is diagnosed with mental health issues and animosity toward the child, according to the AMBER Alert.
Call or dial 911 if you see the child or the suspect. You can also call 1-877-AMBER-OH (1-877-262-3764) to be transferred directly to the investigating law enforcement agency.
[SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
©2025 Cox Media Group
