Crime & Safety
Gresham Mom Flees With Son, Police Seek Help Finding Them
Police say that Nicole Serna is only allowed to be with her 3-year-old son, Phoenix, under supervision. On Saturday, she violated that.
GRESHAM, OR – Take a good look at the little boy in the picture. His name is Phoenix and he is 3-years-old. Also take a good look at the woman in the photo. Her name is Nicole Serna. She is 27-years-old. She is Phoenix's mother.
Police say that the state's Department of Human Services requires that she only be with Phoenix under supervision.
On Saturday morning, they say, she violated that rule. Get all the latest information on what's happening in your community by signing up for Patch's newsletters and breaking news alerts.
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Police sat around 8 a.m., Serna took Phoenix from the home and before she could be stopped by the person that they were staying with, they were gone.
A spokesman for the police department say they "are concerned about the welfare of Phoenix."
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Nicole was arrested on theft and drug charges.
Gresham police ask that if you have any information about Serna and Phoenix, please call their non-emergency line at 503-823-3333.
Photos via Gresham Police Department.
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