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Child abduction crosses city lines
Authorities across Southwest Florida on Monday shared they are searching for a toddler whom they believe was abducted from Fort Myers, adding they believe an adult companion fled with the child into Cape Coral.
Cape Coral Police and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office are assisting Fort Myers Police in the search for 2-year-old Camilla Guzman.
![Cape Coral Police and the Lee County Sheriff's Office are assisting Fort Myers Police in the search for 2-year-old Camilla Guzman, who was believed abducted in Fort Myers, and is with Luis Valentine](https://i0.wp.com/www.news-press.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2025/02/03/PNDN/78186520007-abduction.jpg?ssl=1)
According to Cape Coral Police, the suspect, Luis Valentin, 24, fled into Cape Coral, and added that the two were last seen near the 500 block of Southeast Fifth Avenue, behind the Cultural Park Theater.
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Fort Myers Police said Valentin was last seen wearing gray shorts with a white or black T-shirt possibly wearing slides. Valentin has a brown fade haircut, brown goatee, a lion tattoo on one side of his throat and “Princess” tattooed on the other.
Authorities have set up a perimeter and are actively searching. Cape Coral Police urge anyone with information to contact Fort Myers Police at (239) 321-7700.
Tomas Rodriguez is a Breaking/Live News Reporter for the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. You can reach Tomas at TRodriguez@gannett.com or 772-333-5501. Connect with him on Threads @tomasfrobeltran, Instagram @tomasfrobeltran, Facebook @tomasrodrigueznews and Bluesky @tomasfrodriguez.
Child abduction is a terrifying and heartbreaking reality that unfortunately knows no boundaries. Recently, a case of child abduction has crossed city lines, leaving families and communities on edge.
When a child is taken from their home or school, the entire city is affected. Parents fear for the safety of their own children, schools implement stricter security measures, and law enforcement agencies work tirelessly to track down the perpetrator.
It is a reminder that we must remain vigilant and proactive in protecting our children. We must educate them about personal safety, monitor their online activity, and report any suspicious behavior to authorities.
As a community, we must come together to support the families affected by child abduction and work towards preventing future incidents. Let us stand united in the fight against this heinous crime and ensure the safety and well-being of all children.
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