AMBER ALERT: 3-YEAR OLD TEXAS BOY

The State of Texas issued the Amber Alert Friday (10-16) after the boy was reportedly abducted by the suspect in Denver City. Denver City is near the New Mexico-Texas state line, about 30 miles east of the New Mexico town of Lovington. The child's mother was found murdered at the child's home and the suspect is wanted in connection with the murder.

Mitchell Romero a 3 year old Hispanic male, 2' 8" tall weighing 35 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

The suspect is Mario Romero, an Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, 5'7" and 205 pounds.

The suspect vehicle is a maroon 2004 GMC Yukon with Texas license plate 43WFX6.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Denver City Police Department at 806-592-3516 or dial 911.

Comments: 24

☀ Aunt Shanny Oct 18, 2009, 1:34pm EDT

Thanks, Bob.

Bob B. Oct 18, 2009, 1:48pm EDT

You're welcome, Shannon.

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Teresa A. Oct 18, 2009, 1:34pm EDT

It never ends..... so sad.

Bob B. Oct 18, 2009, 1:48pm EDT

It never does, Teresa.

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JoAnn C. Oct 18, 2009, 1:46pm EDT

I hope he is found soon and safe.

Bob B. Oct 18, 2009, 1:48pm EDT

Me too, JoAnn.

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M. G. Oct 18, 2009, 1:48pm EDT

I saw this on the TXDOT signs in Fort Worth last night, I am praying for the capture of this monster and the safe return of the child. What kind of man kills a mother and steals a child? The world is becoming unsafe for anyone.