San Bernardino County Sheriff's patrol car outside a home in Apple Valley.

Officials have not ruled out foul play in the disappearance of a 7-month-old baby after his mother said he was kidnapped outside a store in California.

According to a release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, on Aug. 14 before 8 p.m. local time, Rebecca Haro said her infant was kidnapped outside a retail store on Yucaipa Boulevard in Yucaipa, California, 10 miles east of San Bernardino.

She told police she was standing outside her car changing her son Emmanuel Haro's diaper when a man assaulted her and knocked her unconscious. When she regained consciousness, her son was gone, she said.

Police: Missing baby's mom's statements had 'inconsistencies'

Police said they interviewed multiple people, including both of Emmanuel's parents, Jake and Rebecca Haro.

"During those interviews, Rebecca was confronted with inconsistencies in her initial statement and declined to continue with the interview," the sheriff's department said in a release.

Investigators have not ruled out foul play, according to the release.

In interviews with local TV stations outside the store in Yucaipa, Rebecca Haro appeared with a black eye, which she said she got from the assault. She called on anyone with information to come forward.

"I took him out of the car seat and laid him on the chair. I had his diapers right here, and someone said, 'Hola.' I couldn’t even turn. I don’t remember nothing," Rebecca Haro told several news outlets, including KCAL, on Aug. 16.

The family was in the area for another child's football practice, Rebecca Haro said.

Emmanuel Haro was last seen wearing a black Nike onesie. He is about 24 inches tall, has brown hair and brown eyes and is cross-eyed, according to police.

Investigation for missing child underway

As of Aug. 17, investigators were still searching for the infant, police said in an update. K9 scent-tracking dogs were used in the area, police said.

"We appreciate the community's understanding as we work around the clock to locate the victim," the sheriff's department said Aug. 15.

Anyone with information should call Sheriff's Dispatch at 909-387-3545.

This story has been updated to add new information.

Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at melina.khan@usatoday.com.

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