Polícia of Hammond, Indiana, activated an Amber alert to locate Davaeyah Lucas-Bell, a 6-month-old baby missing since the early hours of Thursday, May 21st. The child was last seen shortly before 4:30 am, in the city of Hammond. Authorities say she is in extreme danger. The mobilization of security forces began immediately after the disappearance was reported.
Davaeyah Lucas-Bell is described as a black girl, standing 22 inches tall, weighing 16 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Ela was wearing a white t-shirt and brown pants at the time of his disappearance. The information was released by state authorities to assist in the search.
Suspeito identified by police
Deandry Sabbs was identified as the main suspect. Ele is described as a black male, 31 years old, approximately 6 feet tall, weighing 200 pounds. Sabbs was driving a gray four-door Nissan sedan with Illinois license plates, according to the police report. The vehicle did not have its specific license plates identified by authorities.
Polícia Estadual of Indiana released photos of both to help the public in the search. The images have been circulating through security agencies and communication networks since Thursday morning.
Informações to locate the child
Police are asking anyone with information about Davaeyah’s whereabouts to contact them immediately. The security forces made two reporting channels available to the population:
- Departamento from Polícia from Hammond: (219) 852-6357
- Emergency Chamada: 911
The activation of the Amber alert mobilizes agencies across the Indiana state to search for the child. The system works through notifications on cell phones, radio and television broadcasts, as well as warnings on main highways.
Contexto from alert Amber
The Amber alert is a rapid dissemination system activated when there is suspicion of kidnapping or immediate risk to a child’s life. The decision to activate the alert is made by local police departments in coordination with state and federal agencies. The system was created to increase the speed and effectiveness of searches for missing children, involving multiple jurisdictions and community resources.
In the case of Davaeyah Lucas-Bell, the activation reflects authorities’ assessment that the child’s life is at risk. The prompt release of photos of the suspect and the vehicle seeks to increase the chances of quick location. Indiana authorities work together with neighboring departments, including Kentucky, due to the geographic proximity of the cities involved.