Police in Riverdale, Illinois, confirmed Saturday, October 25, that all four children who were the subject of an early morning Amber Alert have been safely recovered. However, the search continues for the man authorities allege kidnapped them, 29-year-old Austin Bell.
The Riverdale Police Department (RPD) issued a news release stating that officers responded to a report of a “domestic-related kidnapping” around 1:30 a.m. local time on the 13600 block of Lowe Avenue.
The incident began when Bell, who police say is not the father of the children, allegedly drove off in a silver 2010 Acura. The vehicle contained 10-year-old Nia Hill, and 7-year-old triplets Nolan, Nova, and Noah Hill.
The subsequent Amber Alert identified Bell and the vehicle, noting he was last seen wearing a “black varsity jacket with white stitching.”
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Children Recovered, Suspect Remains Outstanding
Despite an extensive initial search effort by the RPD, the children’s mother, and the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, the initial hours passed with the children and suspect missing.
However, in an update to the case, authorities confirmed the four children have been located and are being medically evaluated as a precaution.
The focus of the investigation now shifts to locating and apprehending Austin Bell.
The vehicle involved in the incident was a 2010 Silver Acura MDX with Illinois Registration FE 60619.
Police urge anyone with immediate information regarding the whereabouts of Austin Bell to contact the Riverdale Police Department Detective Division at (708) 841-2203 or to dial 911.
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