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Missing 2 Year Old Boy

SAN DIEGO, CA - Authorities are searching an area near Balboa Park Thursday after the stepfather of a two year old boy reported the boy missing. The stepfather (photo bottom right) told police that he left two year old Jahi Turner (photos above) at the play ground near 28th and Ceder Street, while he went about 100 yards away to get a soda. He told police that when he returned, the boy was missing. Authorities searched the area through the afternoon and into the night. The boy's mother is in the navy. She had been at sea for the past few days, but returned after receiving the information.

UPDATE: The search was scaled back Thursday night, but continued again on Friday. Anyone who would like to volunteer to assist should call SDPD at (619) 570-1070.

Search for Jahi Turner

SAN DIEGO, CA - Police believe that two year old Jahi Turner was abducted or is the victim of a crime. That announcement came after extensive search of the area his stepfather, Tieray Jones, reported the boy missing. Authorities are looking for a woman (composite below) that Mr. Jones said was at the park at the time of Jahi's disappearance. Anyone with information about this woman or the whereabouts of Jahi is asked to call police at 619-531-2000. Authorities did not say why, but they also impounded Jahi's parent's car.

SAN DIEGO, CA - Volunteers are taking over the search for two year old Jahi Turner. Around 60 volunteers spent the day Saturday looking for clues. Jahi has not been seen since before Thursday. His stepfather told police that the boy disappeared while the two were at Balboa Park on Thursday. Police have not allowed the boy's parents to return to their South Park home. Saturday they continued their investigation inside the apartment.

Update: Missing Boy

SAN DIEGO, CA - Police have not released any new information about the disappearance of Jahi Turner. They continue to search fields and canyons around Balboa Park as well as areas near his South Park home. Jahi's parents were allowed to return back to the apartment on Sunday.

Authorities have been looking for a possible witness, and Monday that witness was located. Jahi's stepfather, Tieray Jones, described a woman that he said was in the park last Thursday. Police say they are continuing to talk to the woman, but at this point she is not considered a suspect.

Authorities Search Landfill

SAN DIEGO, CA - Police searched the Miramar landfill Tuesday. They would only say that the investigation into the disappearance of two year old Jahi Turner has taken them there. Jahi was reported missing last Thursday and hasn't been seen since.

Jahi's Parents Speak Out

SAN DIEGO, CA - For the first time since they reported their son missing five days ago, the parents of two year old Jahi Turner pleaded for his safe return Tuesday. Tieray and Tameka Jones are asking for the public's assistance. The boy was reported missing from Balboa Park last Thursday. His stepfather told police that he left the area for fifteen minutes and when he returned the boy was gone.

Witness Still Sought

SAN DIEGO, CA - Police say a woman questioned recently in connection with the disappearance of two year old Jahi Turner is not the woman they are looking for. Jahi's stepfather reported seeing the woman in the area before Jahi disappeared. Police say they are continuing to look for the woman depicted in the composite.

Authorities Continue to Search Landfill

SAN DIEGO, CA - Police continue to search the Miramar landfill Thursday. The landfill search began Tuesday and has continued around the clock since. Authorities indicate that information developed during the investigation has taken them there. Jahi was reported missing last Thursday and hasn't been seen since.

Landfill Search, Day 4
SAN DIEGO, CA - Day four of the search at the Miramar landfill has failed to turn up any clues into the disappearance of two year old Jahi Turner. Search of the landfill has continued around the clock since Tuesday when authorities developed information that sent them there. Jahi was reported missing from Balboa Park last Thursday and hasn't been seen since.

Landfill Called Crime Scene,
Possible Evidence Located

SAN DIEGO, CA - Authorities continue to search the Miramar landfill for clues into the disappearance of two year old Jahi Turner. Day five of the search did yield some possible evidence. Officials located several articles, including something with the depiction of Winnie the Pooh. It has been reported that Winnie the Pooh is a favorite of Jahi. The possible evidence was photographed then collected and taken away in a paper bag. Officials would not comment on the articles but did refer to the area at the landfill as a crime scene.

Landfill Search Concludes

SAN DIEGO, CA - (5-7-02) After sifting through more than 5000 tons of trash, investigators completed the search of the Miramar landfill Monday. They had been there for the last six days looking for clues into the disappearance of two year old Jahi Turner. Jahi has not been seen in over a week when his stepfather reported him missing from Balboa Park. According to a police report, some articles were recovered from the landfill, but authorities will not comment on them.

Search for Jahi Continues

SAN DIEGO, CA - (5-8-02) Volunteer searchers continue to look for any information on the disappearance of two year old Jahi Turner. Tuesday they scoured an Encanto canyon. A tip from a nearby resident led them there. Two suspicious areas were located, but police investigators say neither contained anything related to the boy's disappearance. The headquarters for the search has changed locations. It is now located at the Jackie Robinson YMCA.

Limited Search Continues
SAN DIEGO, CA - (5-24-02) With no new information into the disappearance of two year old Jahi Turner, volunteer searches are scaled back. Volunteers expect to continue looking for the boy when personnel is available.