Utah toddlers kidnapped by broke dad found 800 miles away in Mexico after mom’s desperate plea
Two toddlers from Utah were found safe in Mexico after being allegedly kidnapped by their father. The boys' mother had issued a public plea for their return as the father faced financial difficulties. Authorities issued an Amber alert due to concerns for the children's safety.
- ▪The toddlers, Will and Wesley Richman, were located in San Felipe, Mexico, about 800 miles from their home.
- ▪Their father, Dan Stephen Richman, was taken into custody after a frantic search following the boys' disappearance.
- ▪An Amber alert was issued after police determined the children were in danger due to their father's erratic behavior.
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US News Utah toddlers kidnapped by broke dad found 800 miles away in Mexico after mom’s desperate plea By Patrick Reilly Published May 27, 2026, 2:01 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Two baby brothers allegedly kidnapped by their Utah dad were found safe some 800 miles away across the border in Mexico, according to police. Will Richman, 1, and his 10-month-old brother, Wesley Richman, were located in San Felipe, Mexico on Tuesday, concluding a frantic search after the boys were taken by their cash-strapped dad, Dan Stephen Richman, according to police. The dad, who had just quit his job and sold off his possessions, was taken into custody. 3 Dane Stephen Richman allegedly kidnapped his two young sons and took them to Mexico.
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