THIS is the shocking moment Emmanuel Haro’s parents are arrested on murder charges – as cops say they lied about their son being abducted.
Dramatic footage shows cops hauling away the seven-month-old child’s mum and dad as they now face murder charges, according to authorities.
Little Emmanuel has not been seen since August 14, when his mother reported he was taken from a parking lot while she was changing his diaper.
But in an update on Saturday, cops said they are now convinced that this abduction “did not occur”.
The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department confirmed to The U.S. Sun that parents Jake Haro, 32, and Rebecca Haro, 41, were arrested on Friday morning.
Authorities also confirmed that there was an active operation at the Haros’ residence.
Video from the family’s home in Cabazon, California, located about an hour east of Riverside, captured a significant law enforcement presence, with SWAT teams and forensic units on site.
Authorities were observed thoroughly searching three separate structures on the property, which included a one-story house and a rundown barn.
Several helicopters hovered over the large property, while officers were seen leaving the premises carrying multiple boxes of collected evidence.
The sheriff’s department stated: “During the investigation, numerous interviews have been conducted, search warrants issued, and digital as well as electronic evidence has been gathered and scrutinized.”
“Based on the evidence, investigators determined a kidnapping in Yucaipa did not occur.
The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department added said they believe search for little Emmanuel continues.
“It is believed Emmanuel is deceased, and the search to recover his remains is ongoing,” they added.
The Haros are now facing murder charges, according to police.
Investigators had previously executed a search warrant at the home on Monday and seized Jake’s vehicle the following day.
When Emmanuel first went missing, Rebecca alleged that an unknown man approached her from behind and said, “hola,” before knocking her unconscious.
She told police she was knocked out so fast she never even saw the man’s face.
“I saw white,” Rebecca told reporters at the time, adding that when she regained consciousness, her seven-month-old son was gone.
Despite ongoing efforts to gather details from the parents about the alleged kidnapping, San Bernardino police reported that the couple ceased cooperating with the investigation.
Authorities determined they found “inconsistencies” with Rebecca’s statements.
Investigators did not publicly disclose Rebecca’s conflicting statements, but said after initial interviews with the couple they both declined to be questioned further.
Jake then hired an attorney, who claimed the father was still cooperating with the investigations into his son’s disappearance.
The disappearance of Emmanuel Haro
SAN Bernardino police are probing the disappearance of missing baby Emmanuel Haro. The U.S. Sun breaks down the timeline surrounding his disappearance.
August 14: Emmanuel’s mom, Rebecca, reports him missing. She claimed she was attacked near a Big 5 Sporting Goods store in Yucaipa.
August 15: San Bernardino cops issue a statement, saying the search for Emmanuel is ongoing. They reveal that he has not been found.
August 16: Cops say they cannot rule out foul play.
August 17: Police visit the Haro family home.
August 18: Police say they have conducted extensive searches in the Yucaipa and Cabazon areas. They also reveal that a large amount of surveillance footage has been reviewed.
August 19: San Bernardino cops probe an alleged sighting of Emmanuel. Police have also seized a car belonging to Emmanuel’s dad, Jake.
August 20: Cops say Emmanuel still hasn’t been found. Police also receive they are probing a fire that broke out near the Haro family home.
August 21: One week since Emmanuel disappeared.
August 22: Jake Haro and Rebecca Haro are arrested and charged with murder. Police continue to search for little Emmanuel.
The mystery surrounding little Emmanuel’s disappearance sparked outrage by locals to the point that Rebecca and Jake claimed they were received death threats and were forced to call 911, according to NewsNation.
The news outlet reported that the couple called police on Wednesday, claiming items were stolen from their porch and strangers were banging on their door.
Demonstrators who gathered near the couple’s home in Cabazon reportedly chased after their car when Rebecca and Jake left the property.
“It’s a bit of a circus outside of the house,” NewsNation producer Allison Weiner said.
“These people are walking onto the lawn, they’re walking up to the house, they’re banging on the door. I saw some of that behavior.”
Weiner added that Jake appeared to be “very frightened.”
