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Yahoo
10-04-2025
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California father abducts children, possibly headed to Ukraine: LAPD
A man who abducted his two children from their Los Angeles school and crossed the U.S. southern border with Mexico could ultimately be heading to Ukraine, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). "The suspect, Rodion Kolomoeits, is described as a 39-year-old male, White, with brown hair and gray eyes" LAPD said in a release announcing a manhunt for the children. "The suspect is a Ukrainian national and is believed to be making efforts to return to Ukraine with the children." Us Warns American Travelers About Caribbean Island's Increased Danger Of 'Terrorism And Kidnapping' According to the release, Kolomoeits is believed to have abducted his children, 9-year-old Avaora Kolomoeits and her 7-year-old brother, Hrant Kolomoeits from their school mid-morning on Tuesday. He had recently lost custody of the children. Later in the day, the Toyota Prius Kolomoeits is suspected of using in the kidnapping was seen crossing the border into Mexico at San Ysidro. Read On The Fox News App The suspect and his children all speak Russian as their primary language. LAPD is asking for anyone with information about the missing children to contact them. Kidnapping Suspect Arrested After Authorities Discover Missing Juvenile In Her Attic: Police Meanwhile, the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate, as Russian airstrikes hit Kyiv on Sunday as part of the latest volley of attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on social media that the attacks are a response to allied diplomacy efforts. "These attacks are (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's response to all international diplomatic efforts. Each of our partners — the United States, all of Europe, the entire world — has seen that Russia intends to continue the war and the killing," Zelenskyy article source: California father abducts children, possibly headed to Ukraine: LAPD
Fox News
10-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
California father abducts children, possibly headed to Ukraine: LAPD
A man who abducted his two children from their Los Angeles school and crossed the U.S. southern border with Mexico could ultimately be heading to Ukraine, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). "The suspect, Rodion Kolomoeits, is described as a 39-year-old male, White, with brown hair and gray eyes" LAPD said in a release announcing a manhunt for the children. "The suspect is a Ukrainian national and is believed to be making efforts to return to Ukraine with the children." According to the release, Kolomoeits is believed to have abducted his children, 9-year-old Avaora Kolomoeits and her 7-year-old brother, Hrant Kolomoeits from their school mid-morning on Tuesday. He had recently lost custody of the children. Later in the day, the Toyota Prius Kolomoeits is suspected of using in the kidnapping was seen crossing the border into Mexico at San Ysidro. The suspect and his children all speak Russian as their primary language. LAPD is asking for anyone with information about the missing children to contact them. Meanwhile, the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate, as Russian airstrikes hit Kyiv on Sunday as part of the latest volley of attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on social media that the attacks are a response to allied diplomacy efforts. "These attacks are (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's response to all international diplomatic efforts. Each of our partners — the United States, all of Europe, the entire world — has seen that Russia intends to continue the war and the killing," Zelenskyy said.
CBS News
10-04-2025
- CBS News
Father allegedly kidnaps his children and crosses Mexico-U.S. border, LAPD says
Los Angeles detectives believe a father may be heading to Ukraine after allegedly kidnapping his children from their Sylmar school. The alleged abduction happened on April 8 at the kids' elementary school in the 13000 block of Hubbard Street. Detectives said 39-year-old Rodion Kolomoeits, who recently lost custody of his children, allegedly picked up 9-year-old Avaora Kolomoeits and 7-year-old Hrant Kolomoeits in a 2016 gray Toyota Prius with the license plate number 9PKY966. Detectives said authorities last saw the vehicle crossing the Mexico-U.S. border at San Ysidro at 2 p.m., roughly three hours after the kidnapping. Police said Avaora has brown hair and blue eyes. She's roughly 4 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs about 75 pounds. She was last seen wearing a blue shirt and black pants. Her brother, Hrant, also has brown hair and blue eyes. He's about 4 feet tall and weighs approximately 50 pounds. Police said he was wearing a green and blue sweater and black pants at the time of the abduction. Both of the children's primary language is Russian. Detectives believe their father Rodion has brown hair and gray eyes. He's roughly 5 feet, 11 inches tall. He is a Ukrainian national, according to the LAPD. Officers asked anyone with information about the children or their father's whereabouts to call Mission Division Detective Gutierrez at (818) 838-9810 or LAPD's non-business hours line at 1(877) 527-3247. Anonymous tips can be submitted to LA Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or through their website .
