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Mother Shot, Brothers Missing: Police Issue Amber Alert

Two brothers are missing and police say the man who took them could be heading for Mexico.

(SUNLAND, Calif.) - The California Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert Sunday afternoon after two children were abducted and their mother shot multiple times in Sunland. They say the suspect is armed and believed to be heading to Mexico.

The suspect is 27-year-old Jose Luis Ortega, a Hispanic male, 5'6" tall, 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. When last seen he was wearing a white shirt and jeans. The CHP says the suspect vehicle is a 1998 black Ford Ranger pickup truck with California license plate 7Z19738.

Amber Alert Canceled for Florida Boy

The Florida State Police canceled the Amber Alert Friday night after the boy was found safe in Tampa. There is no further information on the suspects at this time.

(MIAMI) - The Florida State Police has canceled an Amber Alert for a 12-year old boy who was reportedly abducted in Miami Friday morning.

The Florida State Police canceled the Amber Alert Friday night after the boy was found safe in Tampa. There is no further information on the suspects at this time.

Amber Alert for 11-Year Old Nevada girl Cancelled

The Amber Alert for a Las Vegas girl has been cancelled; she was not harmed and is with police in California.

(LAS VEGAS, Nevada) - Oregon State Police has been informed by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department that Thursday evening's AMBER Alert issued in Nevada is cancelled after the missing girl was found safe in Porterville, California.

Earlier this evening, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported that they were seeking information to help find 11-year old Esther Melendez, who was believed to have been taken from her home by 30-year old Jose Rangel-Martinez.

Amber Alert Canceled for Girl in Indiana

The Indiana State Police canceled the Amber Alert after the girl was found on Sunday night. There is no further information available at this time.

(TERRE HAUTE, Indiana) - The Indiana State Police issued an Amber Alert on Sunday afternoon after a small girl was reportedly abducted in Vigo, Indiana, approximately 12 miles south of Terre Haute.

Police say the girl has been located.

Governor Kulongoski Signs Proclamation in Support of National Missing Children Day

Missing Children's Day also highlights the need for child safety education.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski again joined child safety advocates around the country in recognizing National Missing Children's Day, an annual reminder first proclaimed in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan that everyone can play a part in bringing a missing child home and that child protection must be a national priority.

Governor Kulongoski signed a proclamation announcing May 25th, 2008 as Missing Childrens' Awareness Day in Oregon.

Amber Alert Issued for Three Illinois Children

Anyone with any information on this abduction is asked to call 911.

(CHICAGO, Illinois) - The Illinois State Police issued an Amber Alert this afternoon after the children's mother was found murdered in their Chicago home. The three children have not been seen since Friday afternoon, April 18th.

The suspect is Benito O Casanova, white hispanic 32-year old male, 6 foot 1 inches, 230 pounds, with brown hair and brown eye. Police say Casanova's vehicle is a 2002 silver/gray Dodge Dakota with Illinois license 86196HB.

False Amber Alert Cell Phone Text Messages in Oregon

A cell phone Amber Alert about two little girls in Albany, Oregon was false.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - In following up to today's information about false Amber Alert cell phone text messages being received in several states, including Oregon, the Oregon State Police has been in contact with the National Amber Alert Program.

There is no information to indicate this message originated from the Oregon Amber Alert Program, but it is vital that people understand how wireless Amber Alerts operate and the proper procedures to follow to maintain its success.

Investigation Over False Amber Alert Cell Phone Text Messages Continues

Anyone receiving similar cell phone text messages are asked to not forward the message as requested.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Police say further inquiry into the false Amber Alert text messages being received in Oregon has now confirmed the vehicle license plate number listed in the text message is from an actual Amber Alert issued out of Montana last week.

The two children were safely recovered and their mother was arrested in Wisconsin.

False Amber Alert Text Message Appearing on Some Cell Phones in Oregon

Anyone with information regarding the source of this bogus Amber Alert should call OSP at 800-452-7888.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon State Police is confirming reports of a false Amber Alert being received by some people in the Willamette Valley area as a text message on their cell phones. There are no active Amber Alerts in Oregon at this time.

During the last two days, a text message is starting to be received on some cell phones with an emphasis to send it to others. The message reads:

"AMBER ALERT! Albany area-2 little girls kidnapped around noon. Suspect is driving brown jeep liberty. Plate number 43 6519 please send to everyone".

Amber Alert Issued for 3 Georgia Children Considered to be in Extreme Danger

Police say the suspect is 27-year old Eddie Harrington, a black male who stands five foot nine inches and weighs 195 pounds.

(COLUMBUS, Georgia) - An Amber Alert has been issued for three Georgia children who are considered to be in extreme danger. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued the Amber Alert on Wednesday morning after the children were apparently abducted late Tuesday.

The first victim is one-year old Agena Battle, a black female with black hair and brown eyes. The second victim is one-year old Aliyah Battle, a black female with black hair and brown eyes. The other child who is missing is three-year old Cedric Harrington, a 3 black male with black hair and brown eyes.