Authorities intensified the search for 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro’s remains on Sunday in a remote field in Moreno Valley, where the infant’s father, Jake Haro, was seen in an orange prison jumpsuit assisting law enforcement.
August 24, 2025
This afternoon a search for Emmanuel Haro was conducted along the westbound shoulder of the 60 Freeway, near Gilman Springs Road, in Moreno Valley. Investigators were assisted by cadaver dogs. Jake Haro was at the location with detectives. The search has… pic.twitter.com/BLMTf1e08E— San Bernardino County Sheriff (@sbcountysheriff) August 25, 2025
Timeline of Disappearance and Investigation
Emmanuel was reported missing on August 14 at around 7:47 p.m. after his mother, Rebecca Haro, claimed she was attacked outside a retail store on Yucaipa Boulevard while changing her baby’s diaper. She alleged that she lost consciousness during the assault and awoke to find her son gone.
However, investigators later determined that no kidnapping occurred. “Based on the evidence, investigators determined a kidnapping in Yucaipa did not occur. The search to recover his remains is ongoing,” the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department stated.
Parents Arrested on Murder Charges
Jake and Rebecca Haro were arrested at their home in Cabazon on suspicion of murder. During questioning, Rebecca’s account raised red flags. “During those interviews, Rebecca was confronted with inconsistencies in her initial statement and declined to continue with the interview,” authorities said.
Despite extensive efforts, including the use of scent-tracking dogs at the initial scene, Emmanuel has not been located. Officials continue to search the Moreno Valley area as the case develops.
