CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – The parents of a missing baby were arrested on suspicion of murder Friday morning at their home in Cabazon, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department confirmed.
The agency said investigators believe the baby is dead and are searching for his remains.
SUSPECT 1: Jake Mitchell Haro, 32-years-old, Resident of Cabazon, CA
SUSPECT 2: Rebecca Renee Haro, 41-years-old, Resident of Cabazon, CA
VICTIM(S): Emmanuel Haro, seven-month-old Infant of Cabazon, CAThis investigation began on August 14, 2025, as a reported kidnapping at the… pic.twitter.com/u75jgrFKtz
— San Bernardino County Sheriff (@sbcountysheriff) August 22, 2025
An active police investigation was underway Friday morning at the family’s home on Ramona Street in Cabazon, just south of Interstate 10.
Jake and Rebecca Haro, aged 32 and 41, have been booked into a Riverside County jail without bail.
The Riverside County District Attorney’s office told News Channel 3 that the case is under review to determine what crime, if any, have been committed and which prosecutorial agency has jurisdiction over the case.
“Based on when the arrests were made, if the defendants remain in custody, and we file any charges, arraignments will be scheduled for Tuesday – likely on the afternoon calendar,” writes Molly Smith, public information officer for the DA’s office.
Emmanuel was reported missing on Thursday evening when Rebecca Haro reported the baby was kidnapped after she was assaulted outside a store in Yucaipa while she was changing the baby’s diaper. She told police the attack rendered her unconscious, and when she awoke, the baby was gone.
An investigation has been ongoing since, but it took a turn when authorities said Rebecca’s initial statement had inconsistencies. She then declined to continue with the police interview.
On Tuesday, investigators seized Jake Haro’s vehicle for evidence processing.
Authorities said Friday they determined the kidnapping did not occur.
“Based on the evidence, investigators determined a kidnapping in Yucaipa did not occur. It is believed Emmanuel is deceased and the search to recover his remains is ongoing,” reads a statement by the SBCSD.
News Channel 3 learned this week that Jake Haro, 32, previously pleaded guilty to felony child cruelty, after being arrested in 2018 with his former partner. He was placed on four years of felony probation and ordered to serve 180 days in jail on a work-release program. A six-year prison term was suspended as part of the plea.
He was also arrested in July 2024 for being a felon in possession of a firearm/ammunition.
On Tuesday, Jake Haro’s former partner filed a domestic violence restraining order in Riverside family court. The order also sought protection for the couple’s son.
A hearing on the matter was scheduled for Sept. 9.
Statement by Sheriff Shannon Dicus
“The circumstances surrounding this investigation are tragic and we will continue to search for Emmanuel. I want to thank members of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office, Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the community, and media for bringing attention to this case. I trust our justice system will hold the parents accountable.”
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to call the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to http://wetip.com.
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