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VERMONT AMBER CHILD ABDUCTION ALERT GUIDELINES

  • AMBER Alert may be activated only by law enforcement agencies.
  • AMBER Alert is intended only for the most serious, time-critical child abduction cases.

The following situations meet AMBER Alert criteria:

  • A child is kidnapped off the street.
  • A child is kidnapped from home.
  • A vehicle is stolen or carjacked and a child was left inside the vehicle.
  • A child is reported missing, there is evidence of foul play, and the police believe the child was kidnapped.

The following situations do not meet AMBER Alert criteria:

  • Missing children who have run away from home.
  • Missing children involved in child custody disputes.
  • Police searches for criminals.
   
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