Canby PD investigating reported kidnapping of 10-year-old
Canby Police and local and federal partners are investigating a reported kidnapping of a 10-year-old child in southeast Canby. At approximately 1:47 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28 th , 2026, Canby Police responded to a report of a kidnapping at an apartment complex in southeast Canby.
Tips sought, press conference scheduled for 3 p.m.
CANBY POLICE DEPARTMENT Press release 10/28/2026
Jose Gonzalez Chief of Police
1175 NW 3 rd Avenue, Canby, OR 97013
Canby Police and local and federal partners are investigating a reported kidnapping of a 10-year-old child in southeast Canby.
At approximately 1:47 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28 th , 2026, Canby Police responded to a report of a kidnapping at an apartment complex in southeast Canby. Investigators learned that at approximately 1:39 a.m., an unknown male reportedly entered an apartment, assaulted a 12-year-old child, and abducted 10-year-old Violet Hay. Canby Police activated detective units, performed an area check, identified witnesses and requested the assistance of agency partners. Canby Police investigators are currently working with detectives and forensics experts from the Clackamas County’s Major Crimes Team, Oregon State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
A photograph of Violet is attached. Her whereabouts are currently unknown, and investigators are currently interviewing family members, canvasing the neighborhood, working to collect possible surveillance footage from security cameras, and working to develop a suspect and/or vehicle description as they work to locate Violet Hay. Violet’s mother and father are cooperating with investigators.
PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULED: Canby Police Chief Jose Gonzalez will hold a press conference on the investigation and search, which is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. at the Canby Police Department (1175 NW 3 rd Avenue, Canby, Oregon). Media should refer queries to PIO Captain James Murphy at murphyj@canbypolice.com .
This is a rapidly developing case, and investigators are asking the public for any tips as theysearch for Violet Hay. Anyone with information is urged to contact 1-800-442-0776, osp.ncc@osp.oregon.gov. Please reference Canby PD case # 26-021300.
