(Schertz) — Law enforcement in Guadalupe County and throughout the region are on alert after an attempted kidnapping was reported Monday evening in Schertz.
The Schertz Police Department says the incident was reported at 8:45 p.m. Monday. Officials say dispatch received a 9-1-1 call from a parent who reported a “disturbing encounter” outside SAT Asian Seafood, located at 950 FM 78. According to investigators, an unknown Hispanic male dressed in all black opened the family’s vehicle door and reached toward a child seated inside.
They say the parent reacted immediately, intervening to protect their child and driving away before contacting authorities from their home.
Schertz Police say they conducted an extensive search of the area using drones and K-9 tracking teams.
Although the suspect has not yet been located, police say evidence has been collected and is now being processed by Schertz Police Department’s Central Investigation Unit in coordination with local, state, and federal partners. The Guadalupe County District Attorney’s Office is also involved in the case as authorities prepare potential criminal charges.
“This kind of incident deeply impacts not just Schertz but the greater Guadalupe County community, including our neighboring families in Seguin and beyond,” the department said in a statement. “We are treating this as an attempted kidnapping and are pursuing all leads with urgency.”
Investigators believe the suspect may be homeless and are urging the public — particularly in surrounding communities such as Seguin, Marion, Cibolo, and New Berlin to remain watchful.
There is no current indication of a broader threat to the community, but residents are asked to report any suspicious activity or sightings immediately. Anyone who sees someone matching the suspect’s description should not approach but should call 9-1-1. An image captured by video surveillance outside the restaurant is being used to help identify the subject.
Individuals with any information that could assist with the investigation are urged to contact Detective Ramirez at 210-619-1200.