Medina County Officials Chase Ohio Amber Alert Suspect Accused of Abducting 7-Year-Old
Officials Issue Amber Alert for Missing 7-Year-Old Girl
Medina County Sheriff's Office issued an Amber Alert Tuesday evening for a missing 7-year-old girl, Emily Smith. Emily was last seen at her home in Medina, Ohio, at approximately 6:00 p.m. She was playing in the backyard when her parents noticed she was gone.Suspect Identified and Vehicle Description Released
Police have identified a suspect in the abduction, 32-year-old James Robert Howard. Howard is described as a white male, approximately 6'0" tall and weighing 180 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. The suspect vehicle is described as a 2007 silver Chevrolet Impala with Ohio license plate number JKL123.Law Enforcement Agencies Collaborate in Search
Multiple law enforcement agencies are collaborating in the search for Emily, including the Medina County Sheriff's Office, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, and the FBI. Ground and air searches are underway, and authorities are urging the public to be on the lookout for the suspect and the missing girl.Community Rallies in Support of Missing Child
The community has rallied in support of Emily and her family. Vigil groups have formed, and volunteers are assisting in the search efforts. A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered for information leading to Emily's safe return.Public Urged to Report Any Sightings
Anyone who sees Emily or the suspect vehicle is urged to call 911 immediately. The public can also provide information anonymously by calling the Medina County Sheriff's Office at (330) 725-9122.The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
