Authorities have issued an Amber Alert for four young children after police say they were abducted in upstate New York by a couple who had lost custody of the kids.
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office activated the alert late Wednesday night after two girls and two boys ranging in age from 6 months to 5 years were abducted around 6 p.m. from a residence in the village of Monticello, about 75 miles outside of New York City.
Deputies say the children were taken by 27-year-old Tina Esquilin and 30-year-old Alfred Franklin Jr.
Officials say the couple has a violent history. Police say a court ordered the children removed from the couple’s custody because of neglect and suspected drug activity.
Police are looking for 4-year-old Jacob Esquilin, 2-year-old Jionni Torres, 6-month-old Assata Franklin, and Gabriella Torres (age not provided).
Authorities are expected to release more details later Wednesday morning.
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