California: Infant, her parents among 4 Indian-origin people kidnapped

California, October 4: An 8-month-old girl and her parents were among four people abducted from Merced County in California on Monday (local time), authorities said.

Merced County Sheriff's Office in a statement on Monday said that 36-year-old Jasdeep Singh, 27-year-old Jasleen Kaur, their eight-month-old child Aroohi  Dheri along with 39-year-old Amandeep Singh were taken, reported sources.

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Police have described the suspect as being armed and dangerous.

Not much detail about the incident has been released as the investigation is still in its early stages but authorities have said that the four were taken against their will from a business in the 800 Block of South Highway 59, reported sources.

The site of the alleged abduction is a roadway lined with retailers and restaurants.

Sources also reported that officials have not named a suspect or a possible motive.

"We're asking the public not to approach the suspect or victim," the sheriff's office said in its statement on Monday.

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Authorities asked that people not approach the suspect or victims and call 911 if they are seen.

-PTC News with ANI inputs