Found Safe KS - Anyla James, 2, Wichita, 16 June 2019 *endangered*

[flute4peace]

Wichita police need help finding missing two-year-old girl

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) Wichita police need help finding 2-year-old Anyla James who is believed to be in danger and may be with her biological father Alton James Jr.

Police say Anyla is 3 feet and 40 lbs. She has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen in the 2300 block of north Woodlawn, wearing a pink shirt, white leggings with red hearts and pink shoes. There is no vehicle information to provide.

The WPD has issued an attempt to locate for Anyla under case number 19C037786. Based on the information currently available this case does not meet the Amber Alert requirements.

If anyone has information or knows the whereabouts of Anyla or Alton please call 911 immediately.

 

[Jim_M]

Oh my, I hope this little one is safely found.

Search underway for missing 2-year-old girl believed to be in danger

(Source: Wichita Police Department)

 

[SassynOz]

This has been breaking though on the radio every 15 min.

Missing girl believed to be in danger

Another source

 

[Steelslady]

Oh no, prayers for the little sweetheart that she is found safe and sound soon! She is just darling!

 

[HayLouise]

The Wichita Police Department (WPD) needs the public’s assistance in locating 2-year-old Anyla James, who is believed to be in danger and is with her biological father Alton James Jr.

Anyla is a black female, 3 feet and 40 lbs. She has black hair and brown eyes. continued -



Wichita Police on Twitter

she was last seen in the 2300 block of north Woodlawn, wearing a pink shirt, white leggings with red hearts and pink shoes. There is no vehicle information to provide. The WPD has issued an attempt to locate for Anyla under case number 19C037786. Continued-

Wichita Police on Twitter

Based on the information currently available this case does not meet the KBI Amber Alert requirements.


If anyone has information or knows the whereabouts of Anyla or Alton please call 911 immediately.

Wichita Police on Twitter

 

[2Hope4]

Please don't harm this precious, innocent child!!! Release her in a safe area and call someone to say where she is. Please just don't harm her!

 

[PayrollNerd]

How far is he going to go if he doesn't have a vehicle? It was Fathers Day, was Mom angry that he actually chose to spend time with his child? There’s very little info provided and parental alienation is a real thing. I’m struggling to see what Dad is doing wrong without more info.

Wichita Police Dept Facebook post. Lots of comments.

Wichita Police Department

 

[MissMalowe]

Maybe the concern is due to his recent alleged criminal activity?

Sedgwick County Jail show that an Alton Tyler James Jr. was arrested March 5 on suspicion of multiple crimes. They include domestic battery, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass, contempt of court and failure to appear. He has not been criminally charged since that arrest, Sedgwick County District Court records show.

Girl reported missing on Father’s Day is with dad, may be in danger, Wichita police say

 

[PayrollNerd]

Maybe the concern is due to his recent alleged criminal activity?

Sedgwick County Jail show that an Alton Tyler James Jr. was arrested March 5 on suspicion of multiple crimes. They include domestic battery, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass, contempt of court and failure to appear. He has not been criminally charged since that arrest, Sedgwick County District Court records show.

Girl reported missing on Father’s Day is with dad, may be in danger, Wichita police say

That certainly doesn't work in his favor. But did the court order supervised visitation? That’s the key. If not, he is free to take her wherever, should he let Mom or family know, of course. But from the criminal history, we know he’s not thinking things thru.

Hopefully, we all pray, he keeps his baby safe. Mom is likely being proactive and ensuring her baby is safe. And good for her, she’s doing exactly what she should do. We all know the court of public opinion would crucify her if something happens, and she hadn’t requested help.

 

[PommyMommy]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2365297607127097

 

[MissMalowe]

That certainly doesn't work in his favor. But did the court order supervised visitation? That’s the key. If not, he is free to take her wherever, should he let Mom or family know, of course. But from the criminal history, we know he’s not thinking things thru.

Hopefully, we all pray, he keeps his baby safe. Mom is likely being proactive and ensuring her baby is safe. And good for her, she’s doing exactly what she should do. We all know the court of public opinion would crucify her if something happens, and she hadn’t requested help.

I wish we had more details. As you pointed out, he left on foot; so are we to assume that part (his picking up the two year old) was an agreed upon plan that day but he did not return her on time and that prompted the mother to contact LE or is he not supposed to have her at all?

 

[HayLouise]

Wichita Police are still looking for 2-year-old Anyla James and her father, Alton James, Jr. Police told us this morning this all centers around a custody dispute.


Here's why they didn't issue an Amber Alert:
Police continue search for two-year-old girl and father.



KWCH Eyewitness News on Twitter

 

[HayLouise]

Wichita Police still asking for help locating a little girl.



Craig Andres on Twitter

2-year-old Anyla James, is still believed to be in danger and with her father Alton James, Jr. and police want to talk to him.

Craig Andres on Twitter

No amber alert. Police say this does not meet FBI criteria for an amber alert. This is an attempt to locate the child who police say could be in danger.



Craig Andres on Twitter

Mother told police that statements by father were concerning.

Craig Andres on Twitter

Mother and father share custody.

Craig Andres on Twitter

Mother tells police the father made statements that led her to believe the child could be in danger.

Craig Andres on Twitter

 

[HayLouise]

Here is amber alert criteria. And it’s not been met. Child is not considered an abduction victim since father has joint custody.



Craig Andres on Twitter

But investigators say based on statements father made to mother, she could be in danger. They want to talk to father.

Craig Andres on Twitter

If anyone has information or knows the whereabouts of Anyla or Alton, you’re still asked to call 911 immediately.

Craig Andres on Twitter

 

[SassynOz]

Did anyone watch the news briefing ? Looks like it’s based on threats made to mom but they need to get his side of story. And see her to see she’s ok. I didn’t catch the entire briefing but this is what I’m understanding from the parts I heard. I’ve not been on fb yet to find the briefing and watch. It’s only imo from whAt I recall. Kids are being rambunctious this am so I didn’t catch all.

 

[PommyMommy]

[URL="https://twitter.com/KWCHRachel/status/1140664133206941702"]Rachel Skytta on Twitter[/URL]
#WPD still searching for Anyla James. The 2-year-old was last seen Sunday near 21st and Woodlawn and is with her biological father, Alton James Jr. Police say they haven’t been able to contact Anyla’s father but there’s no indication he’s left the Wichita area. #kwch12

11:54 PM - 17 Jun 2019

 

[PommyMommy]

Dad made ‘concerning statements’ about toddler’s safety, prompting search, police say
[...]

Capt. Brent Allred said “it’s a possibility” that the toddler, Anyla James, may be in danger. Her 34-year-old mother reported to Wichita police that the child’s father, Alton James Jr., was possibly suicidal and made “concerning statements about the safety of her welfare” around 5:50 p.m. Sunday, when they were due to meet to exchange custody of the girl.

The 2-year-old was not abducted, Allred said Monday. Her father, 28, had her lawfully for the holiday, and there is apparently no court order that gives one parent custody preference over the other, he said.

[...]

“Our main concern is her safety and well being,” Allred said of the toddler.

“We would like to check her welfare and to contact her father to see that we have a better understanding of what actually occurred yesterday.”

[...]

 

[PommyMommy]

KWCH Eyewitness News on Twitter
BREAKING UPDATE: @WichitaPolice say they're still continuing to search for 2-year-old Anyla James, but at this time, they don't believe she's in any danger. Read PD's full statement here >>> https://bit.ly/2RngzGn #kwch12

4:17 PM - 17 Jun 2019

WPD: 2-year-old girl not believed to be in danger, search continues
Monday, June 16, 2019 - 4:19 p.m.

Wichita police are releasing new information in the following statement below:

“The Wichita Police Department (WPD) continues to investigate the case involving 2-year-old Anyla James. Through the investigation today we have found conflicting information and new information that has surfaced about her well-being. We are still asking for the community’s help in locating her so that we may check her welfare.

We have learned that Anyla is with her father, and has been in his custody for several weeks. We do not believe Anyla is in any danger based on the new information we have received.

The WPD takes the safety and well-being of children serious. We will continue to speak with all of the involved parties to get a complete story as to what occurred.”

[...]

 

[GuyfromCanada]

Found safe!

UPDATE: Wichita police found missing 2-year-old girl safe

 

[PommyMommy]

Found safe!

UPDATE: Wichita police found missing 2-year-old girl safe

Yay! Thanks for the good news!