Amber Alert Canceled After Missing Baby Found Safe Near Bremerton

Why this matters: The swift resolution of this AMBER Alert highlights the effectiveness of community involvement and inter-agency cooperation in locating missing children. It also underscores the importance of AMBER Alerts in quickly disseminating information to the public.

The incident began when the 3-month-old baby girl was taken by her mother, who did not have legal custody, from the 3600 block of Preble Street in unincorporated Bremerton. The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office issued an AMBER Alert, and the Washington State Patrol (WSP) was notified. A ferry crew member and passengers on the Bremerton-Seattle ferry route spotted the mother and child, leading to their safe recovery at Colman Dock in Seattle. The mother was seen pushing a black and gray stroller and carrying a pink diaper bag, which aided in her identification.

The AMBER Alert system, developed in 1996, is designed to quickly notify the public about child abductions meeting specific criteria, including a reasonable belief that an abduction occurred and that the child is in immediate danger. As of January 2, 2023, the program has contributed to the recovery of 1,127 children and the rescue of 131 children.

This particular case highlights the system's effectiveness. The alert was limited to Kitsap County initially because the mother was on foot. The rapid dissemination of information and the vigilance of the community and law enforcement led to the safe recovery of the child.

An AMBER Alert is issued when a child is abducted and the case meets certain criteria, including reasonable belief of abduction and immediate danger to the child.

Immediately contact law enforcement with the location and any other relevant details. Do not approach the individual yourself.

As of January 2, 2023, AMBER Alerts have contributed to the recovery of 1,127 children and the rescue of 131 children.

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