Occurred on 3/19/12, 5:28 p.m. Kidnapping/Burglary of a Habitation 3002 Antelope 1203190127
The Corpus Christi Police Department arrested Cordera Ray Walton (07/18/88) for the kidnapping of a 9-month-old infant female.
On March 19, 2012, at approximately 5:28 p.m. the police department received a 911 call reporting a kidnapping of a 9-month-old baby from the Spanish Oaks Apartment complex. The victim’s grandfather told Officers, Walton and another male pushed their way into the home and assaulted him.
Both men left in a gold 2000 Chevrolet Suburban taking the child with them. An intense search for the child proved fruitful when the vehicle and Walton were located at the 1100 block of Josephine Street.
Walton was taken into custody and the child who was uninjured was later taken back to Spanish Oaks by a family member.
Walton was arrested and charged with Burglary of a Habitation Intending Other Felony and Kidnapping. He is currently booked at the City Detention Center.
The Corpus Christi Police Department urges anyone with information pertaining to this crime to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2841. Callers can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS.