Amber Alert Issued for 2 Washington Children

[Rhino]

Amber Alert Issued for 2 Washington Children Who Disappeared With Father

Monday, March 26, 2007

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Authorities have issued an Amber Alert for two children and their father, who disappeared from Waitsburg in Walla Walla County in southeast Washington.

They were last seen about 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon in Waitsburg.

Authorities say the children, a 2-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl, may be in danger because of mental-health issues involving the father, John Baugher.

The car the three were believed to be in is described as a 1978 brown Volkswagen van with Washington license plate 349 NRK. However, the vehicle was found unoccupied in Stevens County earlier Monday morning. County deputies are checking the surrounding areas for the children and their father.

Four-year-old Remi Baugher has blonde hair with hazel eyes and stands at 3 feet, 1 inch tall. She was last seen wearing a pink jacket with a heavier yellow jacket over the top, blue jeans, and Strawberry Shortcake shoes.

2-year-old Lars Baugher also has blonde hair with green eyes and is 2 feet, 7 inches tall. He was last seen wearing a brown or green jacket, blue jeans, and black Converse shoes.

The father, John Baugher, 34, has brown hair with green eyes. He is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds.

Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of the children should contact Walla Walla County police at (509) 527-1960.http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,261287,00.html

Due to the nature of the story, it is presented in it's entirety here.

[Rhino]

Reports: Father, 2 Missing Kids Reportedly Seen in Montana

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

MISSOULA, Mont. — Two young Washington state children who are the subjects of an Amber Alert and their father were reportedly seen here Tuesday at a fast food restaurant, according to tips authorities have received from the public.

Earlier in the day, the FBI told the Missoula County sheriff's office that an ATM card belonging to the father, John Baugher, was used at an ATM near the Missoula airport, KHQ of Spokane, Wash., reported.

The children, Remi Baugher, 4, and 2-year-old Lars Baugher, both reportedly had shorter hair than when they disappeared, according to the tips. The man with them had several days' growth of beard.....http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,261963,00.html

[DeclinetoState]

The children, Remi Baugher, 4, and 2-year-old Lars Baugher, both reportedly had shorter hair than when they disappeared, according to the tips.What's the dad trying to do? Disguise them as Britney Spears?

[Rhino]

Colorado Cops Arrest Washington Dad Who Abducted Kids, Crossed State Lines

Thursday, March 29, 2007

MISSOULA, Mont. — A Washington state father who abducted his two young children and took them across state lines was arrested in Colorado on Thursday, FOX News has confirmed.

Idaho Springs, Colo., police arrested John Baugher just before 2 p.m. Thursday. He was on a Denver bound Greyhound bus that had broken down in Idaho Springs.

Baugher's two small children, 2-year-old Lars and 4-year-old Remi, were with Baugher and are now in police protective custody. The FBI is now on its way to Idaho Springs with a child advocate to get the children.

Det. Brian Radulovich, the arresting officer, told FOX News that he received tip from a reporter in Spokane, Wash., who said he got information that Baugher was on the bus. So Radulovich and another officer tracked the vehicle down.

"I just essentially entered the bus, recognized Baugher from his picture, and arrested him without incident. The children were with him," Radulovich said.

Radulovich knew very little about Baugher, only that he was wanted by Washington authorities for a child abduction and that he didn't have legal custody of the children.

"I'm not sure exactly what the concern was. I didn't see any information I had he was armed and dangerous, or anything like that," Radulovich said.

He said the kids were fine, "pretty shaken up at first but they calmed down. No physical injuries or anything like that."....http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,262487,00.html

[Suzie]

At least he didn't kill them, it's a shame but that seems to be the record these days. :(