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Fairfax County Police Department
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News Release: 09/098/1029/drg/(5)
April 17, 2009
UPDATE
Mother and Children Located
Fairfax County Detectives were notified shortly after 2 p.m. today, that
Amy West and her two sons had been located in Fluvanna County, Virginia,
just south of Charlottesville. Sgt. S. Proffitt, from the Fluvanna County
Sheriff’s Office, confirmed that the family had been located and appeared
to be in good physical condition. It does not appear at this time
that they were being held against their will. The fathers of both of the
boys are reportedly on their way to take custody of their children.
UPDATE
The investigation continues and detectives have obtained an arrest warrant charging Amy West with felony parental abduction. Police still ask anyone with information about the children, Jack and Maximus, to contact the police department using the information provided at the bottom of this release.
Police Seek Help in Finding Endangered Family
Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a Reston woman and her two young children. Police were called last night after Amy Beth West, 37, did not show up for a scheduled 8 p.m. meeting. Officers responded to her home in the 11400 block Esplanade Drive and found her car, purse, cell phone and credit cards.
West and her two children are considered endangered missing persons. West takes medications for a mental disorder and may not have them with her. It is also possible she may be armed with a handgun.
West was last seen with her children, Maximus James and Jack William West, yesterday morning. Maximus is 6 years old, 3 feet 8 inches tall and 45 pounds; Jack is about 1 year old, 2 feet tall and about 35 pounds. Amy West is approximately 5 feet 4 inches and 145 pounds. All three family members have brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
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