FBI Looking for Help in Wyoming Abduction Investigation

| 10/11/2012

The FBI, Cody Police Department and Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation are asking for help from the public with a child abduction investigation that occurred in Cody, WY. Authorities are asking for help in identifying an unknown subject who abducted a juvenile female.

The juvenile has since been found and returned to her family.

The subject enticed the victim into his vehicle by asking for assistance in locating a missing pet. The subject had a weapon in his vehicle and authorities are considering him armed and dangerous.

He is described as a white male, approximately 55-60 years of age, 6`0" feet tall, 185 - 200 lbs., with short strawberry blonde or white hair, and well-trimmed facial hair. He was last seen wearing a brown shirt, blue jeans, and a tan baseball cap.

The subject was driving a white colored vehicle, possibly an SUV, with grey leather type front seats, the back seat and luggage area were set up with bedding type materials. A black and red backpack along with a case of bottled water was tied to the top of the vehicle. Authorities say he may be living out of his vehicle.

Anyone having information is asked to contact the Cody Police Department at (307) 527-8700, or the FBI national tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).

Authorities are asking anyone who may observe this individual or the described vehicle to contact law enforcement immediately and not approach this person.

While the FBI is actively involved in two child abduction investigations, one in Colorado and one in Wyoming, they do not believe the crimes are related.

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