Police Seek Gang Member In Abduction After Woman, Son Found In West Covina

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Authorities issued an Amber Alert on Monday after a report of the abduction of a woman and her toddler son from South Los Angeles.

Police were looking for Luis Avalos, 22, a documented gang member, in the abduction of Sabrina Sanchez, 22, and their 1-year-old son. Sanchez and her son were located late Monday in the West Covina area, police said. While Sanchez reportedly was injured, the child was unharmed.

Avalos is described as 5-foot-6, 140 pounds, with a shaved head and brown eyes. He has the name "Sabrina" tattooed on his left cheek, a tattoo of red lips on the right side of his neck and a tattoo of a rosary around his neck.

A silver 2006 Chevrolet Impala believed to be Avalos' car was recovered by police late Monday night in the West Covina area.

Anyone with information on Avalos' whereabouts is asked to call the Los Angeles Police Department at (213) 972-7828.

Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.