ALMOND, Wis. – Authorities in Wisconsin have issued a statewide AMBER Alert as the urgent search continues for a missing 6-year-old girl believed to have been abducted by her uncle.
The child, identified as Ruby Lehman, was last seen Thursday afternoon at her grandmother’s home in Almond shortly after returning from school. According to investigators, a vehicle pulled into the driveway, and Ruby reportedly left in the vehicle driven by her uncle, Jordan Coyle.
Description of Missing Child
Officials say Ruby is:
- 6 years old
- About 4 feet tall and weighing around 100 pounds
- Has brown hair and green eyes
- Was last seen wearing a lavender dress with smiley faces and white shoes decorated with Lilo and Stitch characters
Suspect Information
Authorities have identified the suspect as Ruby’s uncle, Jordan Coyle, 34. He is described as:
- A white male, 6-foot-3, weighing approximately 246 pounds
- Has red hair, blue eyes, and a beard with a mustache
- Notable tattoos include a peace symbol on his left chest, along with a dinosaur, puppy, butterfly, and cat on his arm
Vehicle Description
According to reports, Coyle is believed to be driving a 2001 White Ford F-250 pickup truck with Wisconsin license plate WC2249. Police noted that the truck’s tailgate has peeling paint that exposes silver underneath and the bed contains a toolbox, making it more identifiable.
Call for Public Assistance
Law enforcement officials are urging the public to remain alert and immediately report any possible sightings of Ruby, Coyle, or the vehicle. “Every minute is critical in a case like this,” authorities said. “We are asking anyone who sees something to contact law enforcement right away.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the Portage County Sheriff’s Office at (715) 346-1400 or dial 911.
Community Concern
The Amber Alert has sparked growing concern across central Wisconsin communities. Many local residents have shared Ruby’s photo and vehicle details across social media platforms to help widen the search. Schools and community centers have also been put on alert, with parents urged to remain cautious.
Authorities stressed that while the investigation remains ongoing, they are treating Ruby’s disappearance as a high-priority abduction case and deploying all available resources to locate her quickly and safely.
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