Amber Alert Vehicle Found Abandoned in Pomona; Search Continues for Father, Abducted 1-Year-Old Daughter

A vehicle that was sought in the abduction of a 1-year-old girl from Rancho Cucamonga has been found abandoned in Pomona, but the search for the girl and her father continues Tuesday morning.

Daniel Segura is seen in booking photos released April 24, 2017, by Rancho Cucamonga police at left, and California Highway Patrol at right.

An Amber Alert was issued Monday evening after the child, Lexi Segura, was taken without her mother's consent by her father, 38-year-old Daniel Segura, at about 5:40 p.m.

“They were in an argument prior to him leaving the location,” San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department public information officer Jodi Miller said.

Daniel Segura was displaying a handgun in a threatening manner as he left the location and was considered to be armed and dangerous, Miller said.

Daniel Segura left in a 2012 red Mitsubishi Galant, which turned up in a residential area of Pomona about 11:15 p.m. Monday, Miller said.

Lexi Segura, left, and Daniel Segura are seen in a family photo released April 24, 2017, by Rancho Cucamonga police.

The vehicle was unoccupied and it was unclear why Daniel Segura may have left it in Pomona, Miller said.

The Amber Alert was lifted Tuesday morning after the discovery of the vehicle but the investigation continued, Miller said.

“A vehicle is a qualifying factor when an Amber Alert is issued,” Miller said.

Investigators are concerned about Lexi Segura’s well-being due to the mental state of Daniel Segura, who had threatened suicide by cop, according to sheriff’s officials initial bulletin.

“We are concerned for the safety of this young child,” Miller said.

Lexi Segura was described as Hispanic, about 3 feet tall, weighing 35 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing a baby blue shirt with gold writing, blue jeans and pink shoes.

Daniel Segura stands 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing about 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing a dark T-shirt, dark baseball cap and blue jean pants.

Daniel Segura has numerous tattoos on his arms and neck.

Anyone with information was asked to call 911 or contact the Sheriff’s Department at 909-387-8313.

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