Between 25,000 and 100,000 children are victims of child snatching each year. In most cases the abducted child is taken by the noncustodial parent, a relative, or a close friend. Reunion of the child with the custodial parent is the exception, not the rule. Animosity toward the ex-spouse rather than concern for the child is generally the motive for child snatching. Violence sometimes attends these incidents.
Important leads tend to disappear as time passes.
The faster the police are contacted, the more quickly they will be able to gather leads and act on them. You may also want to contact the data bank at the National Crime Information Center. The center assists the FBI and police in locating abductors, who may travel from state to state. Most child snatchers are not loners. Often they reveal their plans to trusted individuals before they act.