An Amber Alert has been issued for a 2-month-old baby in Lithopolis, Ohio.
On October 15 at 3:25 p.m., during a domestic incident in Fairfield County, 27-year-old Russell Burris allegedly took his infant son, Caius Burris. According to the Fairfield Sheriff’s Office, they were spotted near 4360 Cedarhill Road.
Authorities report that Burris may have fled in a silver 2009 Honda Accord with Ohio license plate KJC3489. The vehicle has noticeable rear damage and tinted windows.
Russell Burris is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 170 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. He has a Playboy bunny tattoo on his right hand and was last seen wearing a white hoodie with blue writing.
His son, Caius, has blonde hair and blue eyes, weighing around 10 pounds, and was last seen in a gray onesie.
The Sheriff’s Office also mentioned that Bernard Turner and Rhonda Sprague might be passengers in the car.
If you have any information or spot the child, suspect, or vehicle, please contact 911 or call 1-877-AMBER-OH (1-877-262-3764) to reach the investigating agency directly.
What is an Amber Alert?
An Amber Alert is a crucial national system designed to inform the public about missing children under 18. These alerts are disseminated through various channels, including radio, TV, road signs, and mobile devices.
Last year, the Amber Alert system helped locate 1,200 children and directly rescued 180. For an alert to be issued, the criteria include confirming an abduction, assessing serious risk to the child, and providing detailed information about the child, suspect, or vehicle.
Typically, fewer than 200 Amber Alerts are issued annually. This system operates across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Indian territories, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children also utilizes posters and social media to spread Amber Alerts to a wider audience.
Active Amber Alerts
There is currently another Amber Alert active for a boy in Tennessee.
15-year-old Sebastian Rogers has been missing since February 26, last seen at his home in Sumner County. He is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, around 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, and wears glasses. His last outfit included black sweatpants and a black sweatshirt.
If you have any information about Sebastian, please call the Sumner County Emergency Communications Center at 615-451-3838 or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND.