Staff Report.
The legal guardian of seven-year-old Benjamin Cotton Auberry from Wimberley is breathing easier Wednesday as the child, who was kidnapped by his mother, Stephanie Anne Cotton, was found unharmed just north of Tulsa, OK, according to the Hays County Sheriff’s Office.
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Authorities asked for the public’s help in locating the boy after they say his non-custodial but biological mother lured him from his home Monday and fled with him. Law enforcement believed the child was in danger, given what they said was Cotton’s extensive criminal history.
Cotton was taken into custody in Oklahoma for the Hays County charges of Burglary Felony 1 and Interference with Child Custody.
HCSO said Cotton went to the home of the child’s biological father and the family notified the authorities.
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A seven-year old child was lured from his Wimberley home Monday morning and authorities believe he may be
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in danger.
The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Benjamin Cotton Auberry – described as having blonde hair, hazel eyes and weighing 57 pounds.
Through their investigation, authorities found that the child’s non-custodial mother lured him from his home and fled with him. Two felony warrants of burglary and interfering with child custody have been issued for Stephanie Cotton.
The woman is described as a 31-year-old white female, with brown hair and brown eyes and 5-foot six-inches in height.
The sheriff’s office said Tuesday that Cotton has an extensive criminal history and the child is believed to be in danger.
Cotton was last seen driving a white 2009 Dodge Caliber with Texas license plate number DR8D091.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Hays County Sheriff’s Office at (512) 393-7800 or your local law enforcement agency.
