AMBER Alert Issued in Washington UPDATED

UPDATE: The vehicle in this case was located with nobody inside at 9:05 AM in Stevens County, Washington. Deputies are checking the area for the children and the suspects.

Salem-News.com

(WALLA WALLA, Wa.) - Children that Washington authorities say were taken by their natural father may be in extreme danger due to the man's unstable mental condition.

The children and the suspect were last seen in Waitsburg, Washington at approximately 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 24th. Police say the suspect is the children's biological father. Due to recent mental issues, they believe the children are in immediate danger.

The first victim, 2-year old Lars Baugher, is described as a white male with blonde hair and green eyes. He is 2'7", he weighs 29 pounds, and was wearing a brown or green jacket, blue jeans and black Converse shoes.

The second victim, 4-year old Remi Baugher, is described as a white female, with blonde hair and hazel colored eyes. She stands 3'1", weighs 37 pounds and was last seen wearing a pink jacket with a heavier yellow jacket over the top, blue jeans, and Strawberry Shortcake shoes.

The suspect is 34-year old John Baugher, is described as a white male with Brown hair and Green eyes, Weighing approximately 140 pounds.

His vehicle is a two-tone brown 1978 Volkswagon Van with Washington license plate number 349NRK. The van has a dent in the right front fender and a dent in the left rear wheel well.

If you have any information on this incident, please call 911 or contact the Walla Walla at 509-527-1960. For additional information about the victim(s), suspect(s) or vehicle(s) visit washingtonamberalert.com