CLEVELAND, OHIO – A frantic search is currently underway for a one-year-old girl whom her mother allegedly kidnaped after an altercation on Christmas Eve. Local police issued an arrest warrant for Ariel Monae Walters, 29, after she reportedly stabbed her 30-year-old husband in Lakewood, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. The victim was left beaten and stabbed in a local park.
Authorities promptly launched an Amber Alert for the missing child, identified as Choice Walters, and have been tirelessly searching for her since the incident occurred. The Lakewood Police Department says the 1-year-old was taken from 12511 Clifton Blvd. in Lakewood. It was 2:20 in the morning when she was last seen. Capt. Fran Eschweiler of the Lakewood Police Department stated that witnesses observed the male victim being attacked before Walters fled the scene with their daughter.
While the victim is currently in stable condition, authorities are concerned about the welfare of the missing toddler. Despite their attempts to contact Walters and her family members, her whereabouts remain unknown. Officials did confirm that the police made contact with Ariel several times; however, she refused to cooperate with authorities and declined to turn herself in. LPD said they could hear the child in the background while on the phone. Eschweiler added that the 29-year-old mother does not own a vehicle and relies on ride-sharing apps for transportation.
Ariel Monae Walters is described as having brown hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet 4 inches tall, and weighing 180 pounds. She now faces charges of aggravated attempted murder for the alleged stabbing.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information on the location of Choice Walters or Ariel Monae Walters to come forward immediately. The authorities’ primary concern is ensuring the safety of the missing child and bringing the alleged perpetrator to justice.
The investigation into this disturbing case remains ongoing, and the efforts to locate the missing toddler are continuing relentlessly. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any potential sightings or information that may aid in the search for Choice Walters and the arrest of her mom, Ariel Monae Walters.