At the time of publication, an amber alert had not been issued for Closs. For an amber alert to be
issued, police must confirm that the child was abducted and that the child must be at risk for serious bodily harm or death. Other requirements include:
- Enough descriptive information about the victim and the abduction for law enforcement to issue an amber alert to assist in the recovery of the child.
- The abduction is of a child who is 17 years old or younger.
- The child’s name and other critical data elements, including the child abduction flag, have been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) system.
Fitzgerald, who described the scene as "tragic," said he was unsure if Closs had been kidnapped or left the home on her own. During an interview with the Associated Press, the sheriff said the police department had no suspect or vehicle information related to the teen’s disappearance.
Police searching for missing 13-year-old girl after her parents were found dead