Reply #21: There is actually an infant abductor profile that we watch out for

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Abductor Profile
The typical abductor:

· Is usually an overweight female, ages 14 – 48, average age of 28 years.

· Has planned the abduction, but selection of the target is typically random and opportunistic.

· May seem emotionally immature, suffer from low self-esteem, and have a history of manipulative behavior.

· Usually has no criminal record or may have non-violent offenses such as shop lifting, forgery, or check fraud.

· May have a history of miscarriages or infertility.

· May have previously "faked" being pregnant, or be presenting herself as being pregnant.

· Usually is married or co-habitating, and the relationship is frequently troubled or strained.

· May be attempting to "save the relationship" by abducting a child.

· Usually targets an infant/child of the same race.

· Usually acts alone, but may have a "partner" who will create a distraction to lure staff away from the target.