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Amber Alert Issued in Nevada for 4 Children Abducted by Mother

by Amy Judd | July 11, 2009 at 11:11 am

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An Amber Alert has been issued in the area of Washoe County Nevada for four children that have been abducted by their non-custodial mother Claire Tourand.

The victims may be with their non-custodial mother Claire Tourand. The suspect is a 34 year old white female 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weight approximately 220 pounds, large build, with brown hair, hazel eyes.
Suspect was last seen driving a white1998 Mercury Sable with Nevada plates number 369-SDH.

The children are:

Ivan Mata-Martinez, age 9
Jakelyne Mata-Martinez, age 8
Megan Mata-Martinez, age 7
Tyson Mata-Martinez, age 4

Ms. Tourand was scheduled to meet with social services today about custody of the children, but when she didn't show up, investigators went to her home and found that she had left some time in the previous 24 hours with her four children. A family court judge stated that there is an immediate risk of harm to the children.

For further descriptions and picutres, see the Amber Alert.

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politisite

at 14:31 on July 11th, 2009

I like that you use the NP platform for an Amber Alert it really helps get the word out

kelsey harrington (not verified)

at 16:34 on July 30th, 2009

its so sad to see that these 4 youngsters are in danger.. they are so adorable. i hope they are found alive and well. them and there family are in my prayers