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MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL

MISSOURI AMBER ALERT ABDUCTION

This form is for use by law enforcement officials only

Follow this procedure to initiate a MISSOURI AMBER ALERT

Verify the numbered requirements and complete the form.

After completion call the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop F Headquarters in Jefferson City at 573-751-1000

Instructions and Screening Criteria

1. NCIC ENTRY

Make a NCIC missing person entry using the child abduction (CA) flag through the law enforcement computer system available in your area (MULES and REJIS).

2. SCREEN AGAINST CRITERIA

Verify that ALL of the following MISSOURI AMBER ALERT abduction criteria have been met:

Check all that apply:

Note: Parental abductions do not qualify unless sufficient evidence exists to indicate that harm may come to a child from the parent, guardian or other official custodial entity.

3. IF ALL OF THE CRITERIA ARE MET, COMPLETE THIS FORM AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE NEXT PAGE. THIS FORM WILL ALSO BE USED FOR UPDATES AND CANCELLATIONS.

Alert Request Information

A. What type of alert is this?

H. Complete the Attached Alert Message Format Worksheet or Attach the NCIC Message on a Separate Sheet. As Indicated on the Worksheet, the Message Should Include:

  1. Description of the victim;
  2. Time, location and description of the abduction;
  3. If known, description of the suspect, including vehicle and direction of travel.

I. Photographs / Maps

You may attach relevant photographs, maps, or other useful attachments.

J. Certifications

The law enforcement officer authorizing this alert must sign and date below.

Authorization

(By typing your name below it is the same as a handwritten signature.)

Alert Message Format Worksheet

AM/PM
Abducted Person(s)
Suspect Vehicle
Suspect 1
Suspect 2
Victim 1
Victim 2
Victim 3

Public Safety Information

ANYONE SEEING THE VICTIM, SUSPECT, OR VEHICLE OR ANYONE HAVING ANY INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ABDUCTION SHOULD IMMEDIATELY DIAL 911 TO CONTACT THE NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OR CALL THE (AGENCY).

PLEASE STAY TUNED TO THIS STATION FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS.

Contact Information

MISSOURI AMBER ALERT

c/o Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop F

FAX Number: (573) 751-6814 • Telephone Number: (573) 751-1000

E-mail: moalerts@mshp.dps.mo.gov

SHP-720J (12-2021) / SHP-720H (06-2020)