A 10-year-old girl from New Iberia was reportedly kidnapped by a 33-year-old man, and the Louisiana State Police issued an Amber Alert in an appeal for public help.
The alert was issued at 11:25 pm on Sunday.
According to the LSP, the suspected abductor is Michael R. Sereal, from New Iberia, 33. He is described as a black man, 1.52 m tall and weighing 224 pounds. He was last seen driving a 2012 Nissan Altima with plate N472845.
Jalisa Lassalle, 10
The 10-year-old is identified as Jalisa Lassalle, who was last seen at block 1400 on Fulton Street in New Iberia and entering Sereal’s vehicle, said the LSP.
Lassalle is described as being 4-1 / 2 feet tall and weighing 75 pounds. She was wearing a red sweatshirt and blue denim shorts. She “is believed to be in imminent danger,” officials said in the warning.
Anyone with information should call the New Iberia Police Department at 337-369-2306 or 911.
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