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

  • : Sophia Franklin (WI)

    Feb 5, 2025

    Sophia Franklin, Age Now: 16, Missing: 02/02/2025. Missing From BEAVER DAM, WI. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Beaver Dam Police Department (Wisconsin) 1-920-887-4612.

  • : Samantha Chun (HI)

    Feb 3, 2025

    Samantha Chun, Age Now: 17, Missing: 01/17/2025. Missing From HALEIWA, HI. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Honolulu Police Department (Hawaii) 1-808-529-3111.

  • : Anthony Walker (OH)

    Jan 3, 2025

    Anthony Walker, Age Now: 15, Missing: 11/18/2024. Missing From CLEVELAND, OH. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Cleveland Heights Police Department (Ohio) 1-216-321-1234.

  • : Ransom Ruffcorn (AZ)

    Dec 13, 2024

    Ransom Ruffcorn, Age Now: 3, Missing: 11/18/2024. Missing From Laveen, AZ. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (Arizona) 1-602-876-1011 .

  • : Kimberlin Stodghill (OH)

    Dec 13, 2024

    Kimberlin Stodghill, Age Now: 16, Missing: 12/11/2024. Missing From CLEVELAND, OH. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Cleveland Police Department (Ohio) 1-216-621-1234.

  • : Georghina Vargas (CA)

    Dec 13, 2024

    Georghina Vargas, Age Now: 3, Missing: 11/18/2024. Missing From Compton, CA. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (California) 1-310-605-6500 .

  • : Jepsen Ruffcorn (AZ)

    Dec 13, 2024

    Jepsen Ruffcorn, Age Now: 1, Missing: 11/18/2024. Missing From Laveen, AZ. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (Arizona) 1-602-876-1011 .

  • : Tyler Tom (OH)

    Dec 10, 2024

    Tyler Tom, Age Now: 17, Missing: 12/06/2024. Missing From ZANESVILLE, OH. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Muskingum County Sheriff's Office (Ohio) 1-740-452-3637.

  • : Jeremy Holley (OK)

    Dec 9, 2024

    Jeremy Holley, Age Now: 15, Missing: 12/04/2024. Missing From EDMOND, OK. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Edmond Police Department (Oklahoma) 1-405-359-4338.

  • : William Carter (IL)

    Dec 6, 2024

    William Carter, Age Now: 12, Missing: 11/14/2024. Missing From Chicago, IL. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Chicago Police Department (Illinois) 1-312-745-5019 .

  • : Cohen Desormeaux (LA)

    Dec 5, 2024

    Cohen Desormeaux, Age Now: 7, Missing: 11/18/2024. Missing From LAKE CHARLES, LA. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office (Louisiana) 1-337-491-3795.

  • : Joshdiel Montalvo Ramos (MA)

    Dec 5, 2024

    Joshdiel Montalvo Ramos, Age Now: 15, Missing: 11/18/2024. Missing From SPRINGFIELD, MA. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Springfield Police Department (Massachusetts) 1-413-787-6300.

  • : Colton Desormeaux (LA)

    Dec 5, 2024

    Colton Desormeaux, Age Now: 5, Missing: 11/18/2024. Missing From LAKE CHARLES, LA. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office (Louisiana) 1-337-491-3795.

  • : Damion Ginn-Zohoretz (AZ)

    Nov 20, 2024

    Damion Ginn-Zohoretz, Age Now: 17, Missing: 11/13/2024. Missing From PHOENIX, AZ. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Phoenix Police Department (Arizona) 1-602-262-6151.

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