A HUGE manhunt is underway after a 14-year-old was abducted from her home by a man feared to be armed and suicidal, police said. Isabel Shae Hicks is believed to be in “extreme danger” after she vanished in Bumpass, Virginia, early on Monday morning. Yesterday, the FBI joined the desperate search for the missing girl […]
A HUGE manhunt is underway after a 14-year-old was abducted from her home by a man feared to be armed and suicidal, police said.
Isabel Shae Hicks is believed to be in “extreme danger” after she vanished in Bumpass, Virginia, early on Monday morning.
Yesterday, the FBI joined the desperate search for the missing girl – amid fears she was snatched by a gun-toting kidnapper.
Suspect Bruce William Lynch Jr, 33, is believed to be carrying a 9mm gun, Louisa County Sheriff’s Office said.
He is thought to have fled the state of Virginia and is travelling with the teen in a blue/silver Toyota Matrix car.
Lynch Jr has suffered recent “suicidal ideations” and should not be approached if seen, cops warned.
Authorities have asked the public to especially look out for areas where the pair could camp.
Isabel is described as 4ft 11in tall, weighing 120 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Lynch Jr described as a beared white male, 5ft 10in, 190 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
The suspect and his alleged victim have been pictured together – but it has not been made clear how they are known to each other.
Detective Chuck Love, Louisa County Sheriff’s Office, told NBC News that Isabel was last seen by her sister in their shared bedroom.
When the sister woke up later in the morning and noticed Isabel was gone, she told her parents who then contacted the police.
Worried relatives held an emotional press conference on Thursday and begged for the teen’s safe return.
Isabel’s brother Blake Saylor said: “We miss you very much and we want you to come home.
“I love you forever. … I just need my best friend back.”
Louisa County Sheriff’s Office said on Friday: “Isabel Shae Hicks, 14 year old white female, believed to be abducted by Bruce William Lynch Jr., 33 year old white male, from her residence in Bumpass, VA.
“Lynch is believed to be armed with a 9MM and had recent suicidal ideations.
“They are believed to be travelling in a 2003 Toyota Matrix blue/silver in colour with VA tag VEM9071.
“Lynch may have switched tags to VA, UXW3614 or 249-9UT.
“Information received appears they may be travelling out of state and staying in areas where they could camp.”
An FBI Wanted statement reads: “Isabel Shae Hicks was last seen at her residence in Bumpass, Virginia, early in the morning of October 21, 2019.
“She is believed to be an endangered missing juvenile, in the company of Bruce William Lynch, Jr., also of Bumpass.”
It adds: “Lynch, Jr. may be considered armed and potentially dangerous.
“Contact law enforcement immediately – do not approach – if either Lynch, Jr. or Isabel are spotted.”
