Previously missing child Thompson Thompson, age 4, was found safe on October 12 after a collaborative effort by detectives and the suspect led to the child’s location being revealed.
Detectives from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office worked with Peter Thompson, who is currently in custody, to find where Thompson Thompson was being cared for. Initially, Peter Thompson had refused to provide any information about the child’s whereabouts. However, it was through a conversation with Detective Danielle Vickman that they were able to determine the child’s location.
On October 12, deputies went to this location and safely retrieved the child without any incident. The child has been returned to her legal guardians. Decisions regarding her future placement will be handled by Child Welfare Services (CWS) and Family Law Court.
Peter Thompson remains in custody facing charges of child abduction under Penal Code 278.
For more details on this case or related criminal activity, individuals are encouraged to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or use their Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.
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