Amber Alert Still Active for Missing Wisconsin Boy

Amy Jacobson — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:13:55 +0000

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TWO RIVERS, Wis. – Last seen near 3900 Mischicot Road in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, three-year-old Elijah Vue has been missing since February 20, 2024. Elijah was wearing gray sweatpants, a long sleeve dark colored shirt, and red and green dinosaur slippers. He is described as a white male, 3 feet tall, and 45-50 pounds. He has sandy colored hair and brown eyes. Anyone who has information should contact the Two Rivers Police Department at 844-267-6648.

According to the latest press release from Chief of Police Ben Meinert of Two Rivers Police Department, Elijah has not been located and the Amber Alert is still active. Officers are working around the clock to follow up on any tips and leads that are coming in. Local police are working with both state and federal agencies and are “exploring all possibilities to locate Elijah”.

Officers began their search as soon as the 911 call came in. They also contacted other agencies including the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigations, FBI, A Child Is Missing, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to assist in the investigation and search. The search is large scale and includes combing through neighborhoods, parks, woods, rivers, and landfills.

Police ask that the community remains vigilant and proactive and avoids spreading rumors. Some suggest activities the public can do to assist includes checking anywhere a small child could hide climb, or fall. Check your own property for any items that don’t belong to you which could include anything from Elijah, including the red, white, and black plaid blanket or the dinosaur printed slippers who was last seen with. Check your surveillance system from February 12 – 20, looking for anything matching Elijah’s description in your footage. Searching public lands for the same items is also helpful to law enforcement.

If your searches turn up anything, you are asked to not touch anything and contact the tip line at 844-267-6648 or the Two Rivers Dispatch at 920-687-7200, immediately.

Katrina Bauer and Jesse Vang, arrested for child neglect.

At this time, law enforcement has not released a lot of details related to the case. It is known that Katrina Baur, mother of Elijah, and Jesse Vang have been arrested on allegations of child neglect. They were scheduled for a bail hearing this afternoon but the court appearance was cancelled.

Family of Elijah have expressed worry. They have also spoken of being thankful for the public’s support in the search for him. Linda Vue, aunt of Elijah, posted publicly on Facebook words of gratitude. “My family and I have been very devastated and worried since Tuesday, 2/20/24 when we heard the news about Elijah missing.” She goes on to say, “My family and I are very grateful for the amount of love and support from the amazing and wonderful volunteers and locals of Two Rivers along with the outstanding Two Rivers Police and the fire search and rescues teams that work effortlessly to help find our baby boy.”

As the search continues, please remember to stay active and alert. Look to the police to give reliable updates on the case. And, if you know anything, contact the State Tip Line at 844-267-6648 or the Two Rivers Dispatch at 920-687-7200. You always have the option to remain anonymous.