Child Returned, Suspect Remains at Large
The 2-year-old child, Gabriella Rodriguez , was dropped off by Patrick Faulkner at the Super 8, 2295 N. Highland Ave. at 4:05 p.m. The child has been safely returned to her mother. Jackson police are continuing the search for Faulkner. He was last seen getting into a black large truck with possibly three white men inside. He is wanted by Jackson police for Especially Aggravated Kidnapping for this incident. He is also wanted by the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department for Child Abuse and Domestic Assault. ORIGINAL STORY: Jackson Police are working an abduction of a 2 year-old child. This occurred today at 2:20 p.m. from Old Hickory Blvd. Child’s name is Gabriella Rodriguez “Gabby”. Last seen wearing lime green shorts, blue shirt w/ neon green writing and black, white, and lime green converse tennis shoes. Police believe she was taken by Patrick Faulkner, age 26, of Toone, Black Male, 6′ 2″, 150 lbs. He was last seen wearing camouflage shorts, black t-shirt, driving a 2001 Maroon Mercury Sable 4-door TN License plate E9507N. Possible destinations are Toone and Memphis. Faulkner’s ex-girlfriend is the child’s mother. POLICE BELIEVE THE CHILD IS IN DANGER
