**MEDIA AVAILABILITY**Carson Dets Available to Speak About Child Abducted by Mother from 18924 Towne Ave., Carson
Who: Lieutenant William Evans from Carson Station Detective
Bureau, Los Angeles Angeles County Sheriff's Department
What: Carson Station Detective Bureau is requesting the public’s help in locating a foster child, who was abducted by their biological mother on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at from Towne Elementary School.
At approximately 2:40 p.m., the foster mother of 8-year-old Dylan Kostenko showed up to Towne Elementary, located at 18924 Towne Avenue in the city of Carson, to pick up Dylan. She was informed by school personnel, the child had been picked up by his biological mother, 29-year-old Dariia Kostenko.
Dylan and his biological mother, Dariia, were last seen walking northbound from school in a residential area and out of view. Dylan was last seen the morning of May 29, 2018, wearing a black t-shirt with a picture of a dog and the phrase “Dab All Day” and blue jean shorts. Dariia was last seen wearing a red hooded sweatshirt.
At this time, it is unknown where Suspect Kostenko might be heading; however, she does have family in New York State. She is known to frequent the West Los Angeles area.
The child, Dylan, was taken away from Suspect Kostenko in May of 2017, and placed under the care of Department of Children and Family Services. According to a court order Suspect Kostenko is not allowed to pick up the child from school and has monitored visitations with the child.
When: Thursday May 31st, 2018 at 10:00 AM
Where: Carson Sheriff's Station
21356 S Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA 90745
****Note to the media: All media vehicles please park at the station, off S. Avalon Blvd or across the street at the Civic Center. Inquiries should be directed to Carson Sheriff’s Station at (310) 830-1123.****
Carson Sheriff’s Station polices the City of Carson and unincorporated communities of Gardena, Rancho Dominguez, Torrance and Harbor City.
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