Two young boys were kidnapped early Wednesday in Tampa, Fla. by their “anti-government” parents, the Orlando Sentinel reported.
The boys’ father, Joshua Hakken, allegedly entered the home of the children’s grandmother, tied her up and took the kids, according to the report. The kids, Cole and Chase Hakken, are 4 and 2 years old, respectively.
A statement from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office called the parents “anti-government” and said they had attempted a previous kidnapping at gunpoint:
On April 3, 2013 at 6:30 a.m., Joshua Hakken entered the residence at 14040 Shady Shores Drive belonging to Patricia Hauser, maternal grandmother of the children. Joshua tied up Patricia, removed the children and fled in Patricia’s 2009 Silver Toyota Camry. The children could possibly be in a Black 2006 GMC Pickup registered to Joshua Hakken. Both suspects are anti-government and have attempted a previous abduction at gun point in Louisiana.
Anyone with any information regarding the location of these children are asked to immediately dial 9-1-1 or call the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at 247-8200. Both subjects are considered armed and dangerous.
WTSP reported that neither parent has legal custody of the kids.
