Amber Alert Issued for Abducted 9-Month-Old in Georgia

Infant Rafael Aguilar Rubio believed to be in extreme danger after being taken by Cesar Martinez

Feb. 26, 2026 at 5:51pm

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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has issued an Amber Alert for 9-month-old Rafael Aguilar Rubio, who was abducted around 10 a.m. on Thursday by 20-year-old Cesar Martinez in Winder, Georgia. The two were last seen heading west toward Gwinnett County in a red 2020 Toyota Camry, though the license plate is unknown.

Why it matters

Amber Alerts are issued when a child is believed to be in grave or immediate danger, indicating authorities consider this a high-priority, time-sensitive case. The abduction of an infant raises serious concerns about the child's safety and wellbeing.

The details

According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Rafael Aguilar Rubio was taken by Cesar Martinez, a 20-year-old man. The two were last seen traveling west toward Gwinnett County in a red 2020 Toyota Camry, though the license plate is unknown. Rubio is described as 2 feet, 6 inches tall, with black hair, brown eyes, and weighing 30 pounds. He was last seen wearing long, monkey-style pajamas and brown socks.

  • The abduction occurred around 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Rafael Aguilar Rubio

A 9-month-old infant who was abducted in Winder, Georgia.

Cesar Martinez

A 20-year-old man who is suspected of abducting Rafael Aguilar Rubio.

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

The state law enforcement agency that issued the Amber Alert for the abducted infant.

Barrow County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that is investigating the abduction and asking the public for information.

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What’s next

Authorities are urging anyone with information on the whereabouts of Rafael Aguilar Rubio and Cesar Martinez to immediately contact 911 or the Barrow County Sheriff's Office at (770) 307-3080.

The takeaway

The issuance of an Amber Alert indicates authorities believe the abducted infant is in grave danger, underscoring the urgency for the public to assist in locating the child and suspect as quickly as possible.