Amber Alert Issued for Infant Abducted in Cave Junction, Oregon
An AMBER Alert has been issued for an 8-month-old infant abducted from a residence in Cave Junction, Oregon. Authorities are searching for the suspect, James Patterson, and a silver 2006 Infiniti M30 with Oregon license plate OEO422.
Portland, OR, August 31, 2026 — An Amber Alert has been issued by authorities in Oregon concerning the abduction of an 8-month-old infant. The child was reportedly taken from a residence located in Cave Junction, Oregon.
Law enforcement agencies are actively seeking the suspect identified as James Patterson in connection with the abduction. The circumstances surrounding the incident and the exact time of the abduction were not immediately provided.
As part of the ongoing investigation, authorities are also searching for a vehicle believed to be associated with the suspect and the missing infant. The vehicle is described as a silver 2006 Infiniti M30. It has been noted that the car displays an Oregon license plate with the number OEO422.
Further details regarding the infant’s identity, the suspect’s relationship to the child, and the specific reasons for the alert were not released at the time of this report. The public is urged to report any sightings or information related to the suspect or the vehicle to the relevant authorities. The investigation is active and ongoing.
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