Mom Arrested After Falsely Reporting 9-Year-Old Son Missing in Milpitas, Police Say
MILPITAS, CA – July 3, 2025 – A woman was arrested in Milpitas after allegedly making a false report that her 9-year-old son was missing, according to local police. Milpitas Police Department responded to a missing child call earlier this week, launching an immediate search operation. Officers canvassed the neighborhood, issued alerts, and mobilized resources out of concern for the child’s safety. However, during the investigation, inconsistencies in the mother’s account led officers to determine that the child was never missing. Authorities say the mother, whose identity has not yet been released, fabricated the report. Investigators did not publicly disclose her motive, but confirmed that the child was safe and unharmed. He was located with family members and placed in protective custody while social services evaluated the situation.
