Yakima Murder Suspect Spotted at North Portland Plaid Pantry
Elias Huizar, a 39-year-old Yakima man wanted for murder and the kidnapping of a 1-year-old boy, is believed to have been spotted at a North Portland Plaid Pantry convenience store. The sighting occurred at approximately 12:40 a.m. on Tuesday morning, according to Plaid Pantry CEO Jonathan Polonsky, who reviewed security camera footage.
Huizar is suspected of killing a woman at Willam Wiley Elementary School in Washington on Monday afternoon and kidnapping his 1-year-old son, Roman. Another woman, believed to be Huizar’s ex-wife, was found dead at his home. Police believe Huizar may be attempting to flee to Mexico.
An Amber Alert was issued late Monday night for Roman Huizar, who is described as 2 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 25 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. Elias Huizar is 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs 170 pounds, and also has brown hair and eyes.
Anyone with information about their whereabouts is urged to contact 911 immediately.
