MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — An arrest warrant has been issued for a 35-year-old Mount Vernon woman who may have kidnapped a child placed in her care.
Police are searching for Amanda M. Dinges after Child Protective Services (CPS) reported she may have kidnapped a 5-year-old.
According to police, Dinges disconnected her phones and left her last known address. She is suspected of fleeing the area.
Detectives are working with federal officers on the investigation.
The Mount Vernon Police Department was alerted to the possible kidnapping Nov. 28. However, an actual date of abduction is unknown.
An AMBER Alert was not issued because the child was in the care of the suspect and there were no indications the child was believed to be in danger of imminent death or serious bodily injury.
The Washington state Department of Children, Youth and Families, which oversees CPS, said it cannot comment on an active law enforcement investigation and would defer to its law enforcement partners.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that would assist investigators are asked to call the 24-hour dispatch information number (360) 428-3211 or during business hours call Mount Vernon Police at (360) 336-6271.