AMBER Alert canceled for 14-year-old reported abducted in Virginia girl, suspect in custody: police
(L-R) Isabel Shea Hicks, Bruce William Lynch, Jr. (Louisa County Sheriff’s Office)
BUMPASS, Va. - UPDATE: An AMBER Alert has been canceled for Isabel Shea Hicks after she was located in Virginia. Police say Bruce Lynch has been taken into custody.
--------------------------------
An AMBER Alert is still active for a 14-year-old girl missing from Virginia. Authorities say Isabel Shea Hicks was last seen in the early morning hours of October 21 at her home in Bumpass, Virginia.
The Virginia State Police, the FBI Richmond Division, the Louisa County Sheriff's Department and other law enforcement agencies are involved in the search.
According to the latest missing person flyer, Isabel is believed to be in the company of 34-year-old Bruce William Lynch Jr. Investigators believe Isabel and Lynch may be staying in wooded areas that are conducive to camping. Lynch should be considered armed and potentially dangerous.
Authorities describe Isabel as a white female who is 4-feet-11-inches tall and around 120 pounds. She has blonde hair and blue eyes.
Lynch is described as a white male who is 5-feet-10-inches tall and around 190 pounds. He has brown hair, brown eyes and a beard.
Authorities say Lynch may be driving a light blue, almost silver-looking, 2003 Toyota Matrix with Virginia tags: VEM-9071. The rear passenger door handle is missing on the vehicle. Authorities say he may be using the following Virginia tags: VEM071, UXW-3614 and / or a yellow "Don't Tread on Me" tag 2499UT.
If you spot Isabel or Lynch, do not approach them and contact law enforcement immediately at 911 or 804-261-1044.