Elijah Vue: Police seek public's help in locating vehicle of interest as 15-day search continues for missing 3-year-old
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TWO RIVERS, WISCONSIN: The Two Rivers police department in Wisconsin is actively seeking information about a vehicle believed to be connected to the disappearance of 3-year-old Elijah Vue as per CrimeOnline.
For context, Elijah Vue was last seen at approximately 8 am on Tuesday, February 20, in the 3900 block of Mishicot Road.
Following the missing, the child’s mother Katrina Baur, and her boyfriend Jesse Vang have been arrested on charges of felony child neglect in connection to the missing boy Vue.
Also, the grandmother of the missing toddler Vue, has appealed to the child's mother and her boyfriend to return the child. Lia Vang has also urged the community to continue searching for her grandson.
Two Rivers Police department expanded its search efforts to locate Elijah Vue
Elijah Vue was last seen at approximately 8 am on Tuesday, February 20(Two Rivers Police Department)According to the Two Rivers Police Department's Facebook update, extensive search efforts persist in locating Elijah Vue.
Presently, they've broadened their rural search operations, coordinating large-scale efforts with law enforcement statewide, akin to those witnessed last Saturday.
They urge the public to promptly report sightings of the following vehicle: a beige 1997 four-door Nissan Altima, with a Wisconsin registration commencing with "A" and ending with "0." Law enforcement is currently in possession of this vehicle.
Officers also requested homeowners and businesses to review their surveillance footage from February 19, 2024, between 2:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
They added, “Due to the duration of the hours requested to be reviewed, we are asking the public beyond the greater Two Rivers area and adjacent counties to review their videos as well.”
For those encountering technical difficulties or lacking upload access, assistance is available via the tip line at 844-267-6648.
Elijah Vue was tortured before going missing
News.meaww.com previously reported that Katrina Baur sent Elijah to stay with her boyfriend Jesse Vang on February 12 as a form of punishment and knew about how Jesse treated him.
Baur explained to detectives that Jesse was in charge of enforcing rules in their relationship, so she sent Elijah to stay with him.
Jesse’s harsh discipline included making Elijah stand for up to three hours, repeating the phrase 'I'm sorry, Mommy.'
Detectives said Jesse didn't explain what led to these punishments but threatened Elijah with cold water if he didn't obey. Jesse claimed he didn't understand why Elijah was scared of him.
He said Elijah respects him and that going home is a privilege. A few days before Elijah disappeared, Jesse texted Baur saying he was angry because Elijah had overfilled his diaper, so Jesse gave him a cold shower.
Authorities describe Vue as of Hmong and White ethnicity, with dark blonde hair and brown eyes. Elijah stands at an even 3 feet, weighs 45 pounds, and bears a birthmark on his left knee.
Police reported, "He was last seen wearing gray pants, long sleeve dark shirt, and red and green dinosaur shoes. He is possibly carrying a red and white plaid blanket as pictured."
