Two Rivers, Wisconsin – The search for missing three-year-old Elijah Vue has intensified as law enforcement blocks the entrance to the Hickory Meadows landfill in Calumet County. Two Rivers police have urged the public to be aware of ongoing landfill searches as they continue their efforts to locate the young boy. Vue was last seen by his adult caregiver at his home on Mishicot Road, triggering an Amber Alert on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
Authorities have expanded their search efforts to include local rivers and landfills, with assistance from various agencies such as the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigations, the FBI, A Child is Missing, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Municipal and county agencies, along with drones and K9 units from neighboring departments and the Wisconsin Army National Guard, have also been involved in the search operation.
Two Rivers police have emphasized the importance of community involvement in locating Vue, urging residents to check their properties for any signs of the missing child. Surveillance systems are being reviewed for any individuals matching Vue’s description, and public land is being searched for potentially relevant items. Residents who discover anything of interest are encouraged to not touch it and immediately contact the state tip line at 1-844-267-6648 or Two Rivers Police at 1-920-686-7200.
In a latest development, Vue’s mother Katrina Baur and Jesse Vang, a man associated with the location where Vue was last seen, are currently detained at the Manitowoc County Jail on charges of child neglect. Both individuals are scheduled for bail hearings on Friday at 12:45 p.m., though no further information regarding the charges has been disclosed due to victim rights.
The community remains vigilant and united in their efforts to bring Elijah Vue home safe, with law enforcement committed to leaving no stone unturned in the search for the missing boy. The search will continue as tips come in and authorities persist in their relentless pursuit of locating Vue. This situation serves as a stark reminder of the importance of community support and vigilance in times of crisis, as the search for Elijah Vue demonstrates the power of unity and collaboration in the face of adversity.