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7-month-old baby missing from Vancouver, WSP seeking 37-year-old suspect in late 90s red Jeep

Aug 17, 2026, 6:05 AM

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A missing person's poster for Marcello Martinez, a 7-month-old baby boy. (Photo courtesy of WSP)

(Photo courtesy of WSP)

A 7-month-old baby was reported missing Sunday morning in Vancouver, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) reported.

According to WSP, Marcello Martinez, a 7-month-old baby boy, was taken by Raul Martinez at approximately 5 a.m. Sunday.

“This disappearance poses a credible threat to their health and safety as determined by the investigating agency,” WSP wrote.

Marcello was last seen wearing a blue onesie with the text “Grandmas are the best” in neon green. Marcello has brown hair and brown eyes, as shown in the missing person’s poster.

Raul Martinez, 37, is approximately 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs about 180 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a white shirt under a blue/green jacket and tight sweatpants. He is believed to be driving a late 90s red Jeep Grand Cherokee. The vehicle’s license plate number is unknown, as of this reporting.

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office and WSP are asking anyone with any information to call (360) 693-3111. Anyone who sees Raul and Marcello Martinez is asked to call 911.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

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