The West Lafayette Police Department is pleased to announce that the abducted child has been located safely near Louisville, Kentucky.
An astute citizen recognized the child after seeing the West Lafayette Police Department’s social media posts and immediately contacted WLPD. Within moments, West Lafayette investigators with the assistance of the FBI coordinated with local law enforcement, who were able to intercept the bus and safely locate the child. A person of interest has been detained.
This information is extraordinarily fresh, and the investigation remains active. While there is still significant investigative work to be completed, the West Lafayette Police Department is grateful for the quick actions of an observant member of the public and the coordinated efforts of our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners that resulted in the child’s safe recovery.
The West Lafayette Police Department extends its sincere appreciation to everyone who viewed and shared the department’s social media posts. This case is a powerful reminder that community awareness and timely reporting can make a life-saving difference. A single phone call from an attentive citizen directly contributed to the safe recovery of this child.
Although the child has been located safely, this remains an active criminal investigation.
The West Lafayette Police Department thanks our law enforcement partners and the public for their assistance and asks for patience as detectives continue their investigation.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available and when it is appropriate to do so.