As a result, the Amber Alert was issued. Authorities believed the boy was with Christropher Barnshaw in the white Lexus. When the vehicle was spotted in Illinois, authorities pulled Barnshaw over.

Whitney’s Law would ensure that the alert system includes all at-risk children – regardless of whether a parent is the ...

The toddler was nowhere to be found, triggering the Amber Alert. Mendez was found safe a few hours later in Mattoon, Illinois, with the suspect, who was identified as Christopher Barnshaw, 42.

A Turquoise Alert was sent to cell phones on Wednesday night, marking the first time it’s ever been used in Arizona. Here's how it compares to a traditional Amber Alert.