CA Kidnapping Suspect Eric Truman Captured Toddler Recovered Unharmed In Oildale

BAKERSFIELD, CA. (THECOUNT) — Eric Truman has been captured after accused of kidnapping 2-year-old boy, Jace Pletcher. The toddler is said to be unharmed.

Truman, 37, and Pletcher, were discovered around 11 a.m. in the 800 block of Robert Lane, in Oildale, near Bakersfield, CA, sheriff’s officials said.

Truman was taken into custody, and the child transported to a local hospital to be checked by medical staff, reports KGET.

Deputies say Truman kidnapped the boy at about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday from his home in the South Regal Street and Rainbow Court area of Oildale.

A relative of the boy described Truman as a family friend who is homeless.

According to sheriff’s officials, deputies searched homeless encampments, abandoned houses and other areas Truman was known to frequent.

DEVELOPING:: Oildale is a census-designated place in Kern County, California, United States. Oildale is located 3.5 miles north-northwest of downtown Bakersfield, at an elevation of 469 feet. The population was 32,684 at the 2010 census, up from 27,885 at the 2000 census – Wikipedia.