Mail Online
Friends' wild chase to track down child abductor from AMBER Alert
A group of heroic friends sprang into action when they spotted a child abductor's vehicle over the weekend.
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Vigilant Maryland Residents Spot Amber Alert Vehicle, Lead Police to Abducted Child
Maryland, September 2, 2025 – A group of quick-thinking residents played a pivotal role in a recent child abduction emergency, demonstrating the critical effectiveness of the Amber Alert system. The incident unfolded on Saturday, August 30, when an Amber Alert was issued for a 1-year-old Black female, Day-Rene Garris Collins, believed to be in a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV with Maryland tag 8GK3445. According to a video shared online by one of the participants, who goes by "umwhat74," they and their friends received the alert and, remarkably, spotted the described vehicle driving past them shortly thereafter. "Yesterday me and my friends got an AMBER alert and the car was right in front of us and driving past us," the video caption stated. The group immediately contacted 911 and reportedly followed the vehicle, providing crucial real-time information to authorities. Footage from the scene shows the suspect vehicle, matching the description, at an intersection, followed by the arrival of police units. Officers are seen interacting with individuals near a police car, suggesting an apprehension. In the video's audio, one of the friends is heard exclaiming, "All thanks to us—yeah!" and questioning the alleged abductor, "Cuz why you kidnapping kids?" The swift actions of these individuals have been widely praised, with many online commenters highlighting the importance of public vigilance. One user remarked, "When people joke about amber alerts saying 'what you want me to do?' This! They are for that one random person who just happens to be right there at the right time. Thank you for saving that child!" Another comment echoed the sentiment, "THANK GOD FOR AMBER ALERTS!" The incident underscores how community involvement, coupled with emergency alert systems, can lead to positive outcomes in critical situations. Police confirmed that the child was safely recovered, and investigations are ongoing.
New York Post
Friends help lead cops to suspected child abductor after getting AMBER alert
Police said they quickly found the vehicle after the tip and arrested the driver without incident.
