Amber Alerts/Missing Children
 

amber alert logoWhat is an Amber Alert?

The Amber Alert Plan is a critical missing child response program that utilizes the resources of law enforcement and media to notify the public when children are kidnapped.

Law enforcement and broadcasters use the Emergency Alert System (EAS), formerly called the Emergency Broadcast System, to air a description of the missing child and suspected abductor. This is the same concept used during severe weather emergencies. The goal of the AMBER Alert is to promptly involve entire communities to assist in the search for and safe return of abducted children.

What does AMBER stand for?

The acronym stands for America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response. The program is named for a nine year old named Amber Hagerman who was abducted and killed in 1996. You can learn more about the history of the program on the Illinois Amber website.

Current Alerts and How to Subscribe

Current alerts are sent via the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and posted to the Illinois Amber website.

Missing Children from Illinois

  • : Zakaria Nunez (NC)

    Nov 12, 2024

    Zakaria Nunez, Age Now: 16, Missing: 11/09/2024. Missing From GREENSBORO, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Greensboro Police Department (North Carolina) 1-336-373-2222.

  • : Joshua McCoy (OR)

    Nov 11, 2024

    Joshua McCoy, Age Now: 5, Missing: 11/09/2024. Missing From NORTH BEND, OR. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Coos County Sheriff's Office (Oregon) 1-541-269-8911.

  • : Devin Steen (IN)

    Oct 21, 2024

    Devin Steen, Age Now: 16, Missing: 09/29/2024. Missing From Indianapolis, IN. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Lawrence Police Department (Indiana) 1-317-545-7575 .

  • : Lamonte Williams (LA)

    Oct 9, 2024

    Lamonte Williams, Age Now: 16, Missing: 10/02/2024. Missing From Houma, LA. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office (Louisiana) 1-985-876-2500 .

  • : Lowin Martinez Reyes Daniel (CT)

    Aug 22, 2024

    Lowin Martinez Reyes Daniel, Age Now: 11, Missing: 07/31/2024. Missing From NEW HAVEN, CT. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: New Haven Police Department (Connecticut) 1-203-946-6316.

  • : Belki Santamaria Armijo (CA)

    Aug 20, 2024

    Belki Santamaria Armijo, Age Now: 12, Missing: 08/16/2024. Missing From ANTIOCH, CA. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Antioch Police Department (California) 1-925-778-2441.

  • Missing: Mischa Johnson (HI)

    Aug 4, 2024

    Mischa Johnson, Age Now: 19, Missing: 07/31/2024. Missing From SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HI. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Army Criminal Investigation (Hawaii) 1-808-208-0059.

  • : George Valenzuela (CA)

    Jun 10, 2024

    George Valenzuela, Age Now: 16, Missing: 05/29/2024. Missing From LOS ANGELES, CA. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Los Angeles Police Department (California) 1-877-275-5273.

Contact Information

Wabash County Sheriff's Office
120 East 4th Street
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-2706
Wabash County Jail
110 East 4th Street
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-5531