Post by Okwes on Sept 6, 2006 17:55:56 GMT -5
Native American boy from Seminole still missing
Clark last seen in late April
SEMINOLE OK
Native American Times 9/1/2006
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For parents, a missing child is obviously a terrible situation. For one
Seminole family the nightmare has now been ongoing for several months
after a nine-year-old boy vanished earlier this year. Officials at the
Seminole County Sheriff's Department tell the Native American Times that
Colton Clark has still not been located.
The case bring backs memories of the disappearance of Bethany Maria
Tiner, a Native girl that vanished from Chickasha on Jan 1, 1999, when
she was just four-years-old. Investigators believe that Tiner's
non-custodial mother, Teresa Kennedy, took the child.
An account on the crime library's website (www.crimelibrary.com)
relates the circumstances of Clark's disappearance. There is a
warrant out for her arrest.
Here is the report:
Colton Levi Clark always liked to be called by his nickname, "Colt". The
nine-year-old boy lived in Wewoka, Oklahoma with his uncle and aunt, who
had legal custody of him. They loved their nephew very much and were
doing their best to help him through some personal problems he had.
On the afternoon of April 20, 2006, Colton's aunt and uncle were getting
ready to take him for a scheduled appointment with his psychiatrist.
When they looked for their nephew, he was nowhere to be found. A search
of the home revealed that his backpack was also gone. The extremely
upset couple immediately called the local law enforcement authorities
and reported Colton as missing.
Investigators from the Seminole County Sheriff's Department quickly
responded and launched a search for the missing boy. Volunteers, dogs
and representatives from other law enforcement agencies scoured the area
throughout the night. "We've searched last night and we've got the
search teams together again today," said Seminole County Sheriff Joe
Craig. "We're searching the fields and wooded area here, just trying to
see if we can find any clues.?br>
An Amber Alert was not issued because authorities could not find
evidence of abduction. However, an Oklahoma Missing child Alert was
activated. Investigators believed Colton was a runaway, but did not
dismiss the possibility of abduction.
"He could have wandered out or gotten out on the road and someone picked
him up," said Craig.
Authorities did have some grave concerns because, within the past three
weeks, two other children in Oklahoma had disappeared. Both were 10
years old and both were found dead.
Five days passed and the search for Colton expanded state-wide.
Searchers used dogs to pick up the boy's scent and searched through
abandoned houses. No trace of Colton could be found. Flyers and posters,
detailing the case and description of Colton, were circulated throughout
the state and placed with national missing children organizations.
Authorities got a report on a suspicious truck that was seen near the
Colton's home on the day he disappeared. It was described as a gold GMC
with an extended bed and cab, tinted windows, a black bumper and
Oklahoma license plates. They are currently looking for the vehicle.
The search for Colton Clark is an ongoing effort. Law enforcement
authorities consider him to be a missing and endangered person. Colton
was last seen wearing silver glasses, a sky-blue shirt, blue and white
tennis shoes and blue Wrangler jeans. He has a scar above his left
eyebrow. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of this missing
child and/or this case is urged to immediately contact the Seminole
County Sheriff's Department (1-405-257-5445) or (1-405-382-9340).
Clark last seen in late April
SEMINOLE OK
Native American Times 9/1/2006
www.nativetimes.com/index.asp?action=displayarticle&article_id=81\
44
<http://www.nativetimes.com/index.asp?action=displayarticle&article_id=8\
144>
For parents, a missing child is obviously a terrible situation. For one
Seminole family the nightmare has now been ongoing for several months
after a nine-year-old boy vanished earlier this year. Officials at the
Seminole County Sheriff's Department tell the Native American Times that
Colton Clark has still not been located.
The case bring backs memories of the disappearance of Bethany Maria
Tiner, a Native girl that vanished from Chickasha on Jan 1, 1999, when
she was just four-years-old. Investigators believe that Tiner's
non-custodial mother, Teresa Kennedy, took the child.
An account on the crime library's website (www.crimelibrary.com)
relates the circumstances of Clark's disappearance. There is a
warrant out for her arrest.
Here is the report:
Colton Levi Clark always liked to be called by his nickname, "Colt". The
nine-year-old boy lived in Wewoka, Oklahoma with his uncle and aunt, who
had legal custody of him. They loved their nephew very much and were
doing their best to help him through some personal problems he had.
On the afternoon of April 20, 2006, Colton's aunt and uncle were getting
ready to take him for a scheduled appointment with his psychiatrist.
When they looked for their nephew, he was nowhere to be found. A search
of the home revealed that his backpack was also gone. The extremely
upset couple immediately called the local law enforcement authorities
and reported Colton as missing.
Investigators from the Seminole County Sheriff's Department quickly
responded and launched a search for the missing boy. Volunteers, dogs
and representatives from other law enforcement agencies scoured the area
throughout the night. "We've searched last night and we've got the
search teams together again today," said Seminole County Sheriff Joe
Craig. "We're searching the fields and wooded area here, just trying to
see if we can find any clues.?br>
An Amber Alert was not issued because authorities could not find
evidence of abduction. However, an Oklahoma Missing child Alert was
activated. Investigators believed Colton was a runaway, but did not
dismiss the possibility of abduction.
"He could have wandered out or gotten out on the road and someone picked
him up," said Craig.
Authorities did have some grave concerns because, within the past three
weeks, two other children in Oklahoma had disappeared. Both were 10
years old and both were found dead.
Five days passed and the search for Colton expanded state-wide.
Searchers used dogs to pick up the boy's scent and searched through
abandoned houses. No trace of Colton could be found. Flyers and posters,
detailing the case and description of Colton, were circulated throughout
the state and placed with national missing children organizations.
Authorities got a report on a suspicious truck that was seen near the
Colton's home on the day he disappeared. It was described as a gold GMC
with an extended bed and cab, tinted windows, a black bumper and
Oklahoma license plates. They are currently looking for the vehicle.
The search for Colton Clark is an ongoing effort. Law enforcement
authorities consider him to be a missing and endangered person. Colton
was last seen wearing silver glasses, a sky-blue shirt, blue and white
tennis shoes and blue Wrangler jeans. He has a scar above his left
eyebrow. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of this missing
child and/or this case is urged to immediately contact the Seminole
County Sheriff's Department (1-405-257-5445) or (1-405-382-9340).