California Woman Accused of Kidnapping

(San Luis Obispo, California) A 52-year-old local woman, Annette Hale, has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a four-year-old boy, Jeremy Guthrie.


 
Jeremy Guthrie -- Annette Hale

The motive for the abduction has not been reported.

Hale is accused of kidnapping Jeremy Guthrie from the First Baptist Church homeless shelter around 4:30 a.m. Friday.

Officers say Hale and Jeremy's mother got into an argument the night before at the shelter. The boy was found around 5:00 p.m. on Friday in an abandoned car dealership in Atascadero. It is believed Hale called police to tip them off, but she was no where to be found.

Hale was later apprehended and booked into custody at the San Luis Obispo County Jail with bond set at $1 million.