Police In Delaware, New Jersey, Ohio Issue Amber Alert For 3-Year-Old Girl
NEW CASTLE, Del., (CBS) -- Police in Delaware, New Jersey and Ohio have issued an Amber Alert for a three-year-old girl.
New Castle County Police say they were told three year-old Elinor Trotta was allegedly taken by her father from East Basin Road in New Castle.
Elinor Trotta is described by police as a white female, about 60 pounds, brown shoulder length hair, last seen wearing a purple puffy coat, pink pants and "Frozen" sneakers.
Michael Trotta is described by police as a 43-year-old white male, 5'8" tall, about 160 pounds, balding short haircut, scruffy beard and mustache last seen wearing all black clothing.
Police believe Michael Trotta could be operating a bright red colored SUV, possibly a Ford Explorer. His last known location is in the area of Mount Laurel, New Jersey.
The FBI is assisting in the investigation.
Police believe the child is in imminent danger.
New Castle County Police say there is a possibility that Trotta may be traveling with an unknown adult white female, and may be heading to New York City.
Anyone with information on their whereabouts should call 911 immediately. Citizens may also call the New Castle County Police Department at (302) 573-2800 or can visit our website at www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department. Citizens who currently have the smartphone application are encouraged to use the "submit tip" tab to submit tips. Select a topic by using the "drop down" and complete the tip by "clicking" submit. The New Castle County Police Smartphone Application is free to download and available for all IPhone and Android smartphones.
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