Police Seek Surveillance Footage for Missing Wisconsin Toddler Case
It has been two weeks since 3-year-old Elijah Vue went missing in Wisconsin, and law enforcement is now reaching out to the public for help. Police are urging homeowners and businesses to review their surveillance footage for a vehicle of interest that could potentially lead them to the whereabouts of the missing toddler. The vehicle in question is a 1997 four-door Nissan Altima, beige in color, with a Wisconsin registration starting with “A” and ending with “0”. Authorities are particularly interested in camera footage captured on February 19, 2024, between the hours of 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Elijah was last seen on February 20 in the city of Two Rivers, under the care of Jesse Vang, who was in a relationship with the boy’s mother, Katrina Baur. According to Vang, he noticed Elijah was gone when he woke up from a nap at his home. Both Baur and Vang have been charged with child neglect about a week after Elijah’s disappearance and are scheduled for a preliminary hearing on March 7.
Law enforcement agencies from across Wisconsin, along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Division of Criminal Investigation, and Department of Natural Resources, have been tirelessly searching rural areas in Manitowoc County. Their efforts, however, have not yet yielded any significant leads.
“A child missing for any amount of time is everyone’s worst nightmare,” expressed Two Rivers Police Chief Ben Meinnert during a press conference last week. The community is deeply concerned about Elijah’s safety and well-being. An Amber Alert has been issued for the missing toddler, describing him as having dark blond hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing gray pants, a long-sleeve dark shirt, red and green dinosaur shoes, and possibly carrying a red and white plaid blanket.
The situation has taken an emotional toll on Elijah’s family as they struggle to cope with the uncertainty of his whereabouts. During a press conference, Elijah’s aunt, Linda Vue, tearfully spoke about the pain and desperation they are experiencing. “We stand before you today with heavy hearts burdened by an unimaginable situation. The pain is indescribable, a torment no family or child should ever face,” she said.
As the investigation continues, the reward for information leading to the discovery of Elijah or the arrest of the individuals responsible for his disappearance has now increased to $25,000. The Two Rivers Police Department is urging anyone with relevant information or camera footage to come forward and assist in bringing Elijah home safely.
In the meantime, the community remains hopeful that Elijah will be found unharmed. The search for the missing toddler continues, driven by the unwavering determination of law enforcement and the support of a concerned and vigilant community.
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