Found Safe NY - McKenzie Wilson, 12, Lyndon, 23 May 2017

JerseyGirl · May 23, 2017

McKenzie R. Wilson, a white female, about 5-foot-6 and weighs about 100 pounds, was abducted this morning in Lyndon in Cattaraugus County. She has straight blonde hair and blue eyes.

The first suspect was identified as Joshua R. Monette, 18. He is described as a white male, about 6-foot-2 and 140 pounds. He has short, black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a camouflage jacket, blue jeans, boots, a black shirt and carrying a black duffel bag.

The second suspect was identified as John Harvey, 16. He was described as a white male with brown hair.

The red pickup they were driving was stolen in the vicinity of the abduction of Shady Lane in Lyndon. It was last seen heading southeast, possibly heading for the Allegany Mountains.

http://buffalonews.com/2017/05/23/amber-alert-issued-cattaraugus-county-12-year-old/

bbbd4u · May 23, 2017

This is actually an Amber Alert

http://cnycentral.com/news/local/amber-alert-issued-for-child-abducted-from-southern-tier

http://www.missingkids.com/poster/AMBER/12247/10026/screen

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Clue · May 23, 2017

AMBER ALERT: Missing child McKenzie Wilson (approx 12 years old). BOLO for a red Chevrolet Silverado LIC #CXA5836

http://www.wkbw.com/news/amber-alert-12-year-old-abducted-by-two-teens

The New York State Police Machias has activated the New York State AMBER Alert and is investigating a child abduction that occurred near Shady Lane, in Lyndon, New York at about 5:00 AM on 5/23/2017.
The SUSPECT was last seen traveling Southeast on road possibly heading for Allegany Mountains.
Suspects took child under circumstances that lead police to believe the child is in imminent danger of serious bodily harm or death. Suspects are believed to be armed with handguns. Anyone with any information on this abduction is asked to call the New York State Police Machias at (866)N Y S-AMBER or dial 911 to provide information on a report or sighting.
If you have information, contact:
New York State Police Machias

JerseyGirl · May 23, 2017

Police say she was taken by two teenagers at 5:00 a.m., who are believed to be armed with handguns.

Police are looking for a red Chevy Silverado with the NY license plate CXA5836. The vehicle was stolen from the same area. Police say it has a black bow tie on the front grille.

Anyone with information is asked call the New York State Police at 1-866-NYS-AMBER or by dialing 911.

http://www.wgrz.com/news/amber-alert-for-missing-cattaraugus-county-child/442194980

JerseyGirl · May 23, 2017

http://cnycentral.com/news/local/amber-alert-issued-for-child-abducted-from-southern-tier

picture of McKenzie, suspects and vehicle:

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http://www.wgrz.com/news/amber-alert-for-missing-cattaraugus-county-child/442194980

perfectingpink · May 23, 2017

John's Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013952350807

Josh's Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010994672548&lst=1184834699:100010994672548:1495562236

michael.gartley · May 23, 2017

facebook accounts (photos match LE released images) of suspects:

Joshua Monette
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010994672548

John Harvey
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013952350807

checking other social media platforms at the moment, nothing else yet.

astridxx · May 23, 2017

Does anyone know if the victim and suspects know each other?

JerseyGirl · May 23, 2017

This article states they stole the vehicle before abducting McKenzie:

http://www.ibtimes.com/new-york-girl-abducted-teenage-boys-stolen-truck-imminent-danger-2542668

michael.gartley · May 23, 2017

astridxx said:
Does anyone know if the victim and suspects know each other?

One of the suspects is friends with the victim on FB. However, the victim's FB page is empty:
https://www.facebook.com/mckenzie.wilson.144

LaborOfLobe · May 23, 2017

Franklinville School Superintendent Michelle Spasiano says Wilson is a seventh-grade student at Randolph Academy.
Randolph Academy is a school for children with special needs, whether they are learning disabilities or behavioral needs.

http://wivb.com/2017/05/23/amber-alert-mckenzie-wilson-missing-from-cattaraugus-county/

JerseyGirl · May 23, 2017

The Cheektowaga Police were notified of the development around 1 p.m. after reports from the State Police said the stolen red pickup truck was possibly seen exiting the I-90 at the Walden Avenue exit.

Authorities from the Cheektowaga Police, Erie County Sheriff’s Office, and State Police searched the parking lots of the Walden Galleria, Cabela’s, Millenium Hotel and other businesses around the area. The truck was not found.

http://cheektowagachronicle.com/walden-galleria-brief-target-amber-alert-search-tuesday/

ZOOL · May 23, 2017

In looking at the birth dates for all three individuals, it appears as if the ages are much closer together for the two boys. Also, the girl is closer to being 13. The height of the girl and the older boy implies that they may be "close". The fact that the abduction took place at dawn (5 am) seems odd.

michael.gartley · May 23, 2017

Also saw in a comment section of a news article, someone referred to her as 'Kenzie' which might be a nickname for her . This is the news article:
http://wivb.com/2017/05/23/amber-alert-mckenzie-wilson-missing-from-cattaraugus-county/

ZOOL · May 23, 2017

ZOOL said:
In looking at the birth dates for all three individuals, it appears as if the ages are much closer together for the two boys. Also, the girl is closer to being 13. The height of the girl and the older boy implies that they may be "close". The fact that the abduction took place at dawn (5 am) seems odd.

"[Monette] was last seen wearing a camouflage jacket, blue jeans, boots, a black shirt and carrying a black duffel bag."

What's interesting here is WHO saw Monette, and under what circumstances?

Also, who knew that there were handguns involved?

ZOOL · May 23, 2017

"The youths all go to the same school, O'Callaghan said. They did not leave a note or any indication of where they may be headed."

McKenzie was enrolled in the seventh grade, according to the news articles. All three students went to the same school, a school which (I believe I read) was for "special needs students". The two boys' ages imply that they would have been in high school (9-12 grade). Apparently, they too may be "special needs students". Since the "abduction" took place over 10 hours ago, the vehicle's gas tank ought to be close to empty.

It probably would be helpful if franchise fast foods and gas stations were advised and that pictures were made available.

LaborOfLobe · May 23, 2017

According to family members, 12-year old McKenzie and Joshua Monette were in a relationship. There was a court ordered "stay away" order against Monette due to the age difference between the two, and Monette was due in court tonight.

http://www.wkbw.com/news/amber-alert-12-year-old-abducted-by-two-teens

ZOOL · May 23, 2017

JerseyGirl said:
The Cheektowaga Police were notified of the development around 1 p.m. after reports from the State Police said the stolen red pickup truck was possibly seen exiting the I-90 at the Walden Avenue exit.

Authorities from the Cheektowaga Police, Erie County Sheriffs Office, and State Police searched the parking lots of the Walden Galleria, Cabelas, Millenium Hotel and other businesses around the area. The truck was not found.

http://cheektowagachronicle.com/walden-galleria-brief-target-amber-alert-search-tuesday/

Cheektowaga is northwest of Lyndon, on a route towards Niagara Falls, approximately 1.5 hrs away -- unless the vehicle deliberately made a circuitous route from Lyndon-to-Lake Erie; and if it did, then the "time of sighting" around 1 pm would jive with "travel time". On the other hand, the first newsreports suggested that the vehicle was seen traveling southeast, and possible towards the area of Alleghany State Forrest, also approximately 1.5 hrs away...but in the opposite direction from Cheektowaga.

Obviously there is a North- South-disconnect here.

However, if the vehicle is headed towards the Canadian border, chances of apprehension are far greater than if it is headed south.

cvaldez1975 · May 23, 2017

John clearly has a repaired cleft palate which is distinctive, idk why they don't include that.

perfectingpink said:
John's Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013952350807

Josh's Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010994672548&lst=1184834699:100010994672548:1495562236

ZOOL · May 23, 2017

LaborOfLobe said:
According to family members, 12-year old McKenzie and Joshua Monette were in a relationship. There was a court ordered "stay away" order against Monette due to the age difference between the two, and Monette was due in court tonight.

http://www.wkbw.com/news/amber-alert-12-year-old-abducted-by-two-teens

Excellent info, thanks. The abduction now appears to be two lovers fleeing from "persecution by adult (and sensible) principles".

Hopefully the State Police will handle the situation as thus. The black duffle bag and the handguns are the 'elephant in the chase'.

Found Safe NY - McKenzie Wilson, 12, Lyndon, 23 May 2017

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