MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – A Mount Vernon woman is wanted for allegedly kidnapping a foster child she was caring for.
Mount Vernon Police say 35-year-old Amanda M. Dinges has disconnected her phone and vacated her residence.
She’s thought to have left the area with the five-year-old boy who had been placed in her care.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Dinges and Mount Vernon Police are working with federal law enforcement to find her and the child.
Police say no Amber Alert was issued because the exact date of the abduction isn’t known, and the child is not thought to be in immediate danger.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that would assist investigators are asked
to call the 24-hour dispatch information number (360) 428-3211 or during business hours call
Mount Vernon Police at (360) 336-6271.