Laura E. Lenz, 16, Missing [FOUND!] Since 4/11/08, Sylvania, Ohio

[Faith]

AMBER ALERT: Sylvania teen

Posted: April 11, 2008 04:19 PM

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Missing 16-year old Laura Lenz

An amber alert has been issued for a missing 16-year old named Laura Lenz.

Police believe she was taken by a non-custodial mother named Jennifer Lenz. She is believed to be driving a white 2000 Honda CRV with Ohio license plate DYD8649.

She is a white female and was last seen at 6:45 Friday morning in Sylvania. She is 5'6", weighs 150 pounds, has brown hair. She is wearing blue jeans and a down-filled turquoise coat and white tennis shoes with pink laces.

If you have any information, you are asked to call Sylvania Township Police.

News 11 is tracking down a photo and will post it as soon as we get it.

Posted by LS


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This is a photo of a white 2000 Honda CR-V. This is not the actual vehicle, but a descriptive photo showing what the vehicle looks like.

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http://www.wtol.com/Global/story.asp?S=8154866

[Faith]

Amber Alert issued in Sylvania Township
Posted: Friday, April 11, 2008 at 5:18 p.m.
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The Lucas County Sheriff's Office has issued an Amber Alert for an abducted child in Sylvania Township.

Sylvania Township Police are looking for 16-year-old Laura E. Lenz.

Laura is a white female, 5'6" and 150 lbs with brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen around 6:45 a.m. Friday in Sylvania. She is said to have been abducted by a non-custodial mother, Jennifer Lenz.

Laura is believed to be in extreme danger . She was last seen wearing jeans, a down-filled turquoise coat and white tennis shoes with pink shoe laces.

Authorities say Jennifer may be driving a 2000 white Honda CRV with tags DYD8649.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sylvania Township Police Department at 419-882-2055.

http://www.wnwo.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=120298

[Faith]

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[Faith]

Sylvania Township Police Issued an Amber Alert
Friday, April 11, 2008

WTVG -- Police say they're searching for 16-year old Laura Lenz. They believe she may be with her mother, Jennifer Lenz.

Sylvania Township police are issuing an Amber Alert. Police say they're searching for 16-year old Laura Lenz. They believe she may be with her mother, Jennifer Lenz, maiden name is Specnely

Sylvania Township police say her father made the report this morning. She left for the bus stop at Northview high school and by 10:00am she was still not in school.

Police are describing Laura as a 5'6" 150lb, 16-year-old with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing jeans, a down coat, and white tennis shoes with pink laces.

Police say the mother allegedly stole a car from someone she was living with in the Toledo area. Police are looking for a white Honda CR-V with the plate: DYD8649.

They believe they might be heading south to St. Petersburg, Florida where family lives.

At this time if you have any information call your local police department.

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/story?section=news/local&id=6075939

[Faith]

Ohio teen reportedly abducted
Staff Reports

Toledo TV stations report an Amber alert has been issued for a 16-year-old Sylvania teen who police believe was abducted by her mother.

According to WTOL-TV, Laura Lenz was last seen at 6:45 a.m. today. She is 5'6", weighs 150 pounds, has brown hair. She was wearing blue jeans and a down-filled turquoise coat and white tennis shoes with pink laces, according to the station.

Her mother, Jennifer Lenz, is believed to be driving a white 2000 Honda CRV with Ohio license plate DYD8649, according to WTOL.

http://www.coshoctontribune.com (http://www.coshoctontribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080411/UPDATES01/80411028)

[Faith]

OHIO -- NBC 4 reported on an active Amber Alert Friday night.

Authorities ask that you be on the lookout for a missing child from Lucas County, Ohio.

Laura Lenz, 16, was last seen in the city of Sylvania Friday morning.

Laura is 5 feet 6 inches tall. She weighs about 150 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen with suspect Jennifer Lenz. Jennifer is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 160 pounds. She has brown hair and eyes and is approximately 42 years old.

The victim has been placed in danger by noncustodial parent in the past.

Jennifer is believed to be driving a white 2000 Honda CRV SUV with Ohio license plate DYD8649.

Call 877-262-3764 or dial 911 if you see the child, the suspect or the suspect's vehicle.

Stay tuned to NBC 4 and refresh nbc4i.com for more information on this developing story
Source (http://www.nbc4i.com/midwest/cmh/news.apx.-content-articles-CMH-2008-04-11-0028.html)

[Faith]

Amber Alert: Ohio teen may be in SWFL

Last updated on: 4/11/2008 11:26:44 PM by NBC2 News

FORT MYERS: An Amber Alert is in effect for a missing 16-year-old girl. Investigators are looking for Laura Lenz and believe she could be in Southwest Florida.

Lenz was last seen today leaving her school bus in Toledo, Ohio and getting into a white 2000 Honda CRV.

The car was reportedly being driven by Jennifer Lenz, Laura's non-custodial parent. Investigators say Jennifer stole the car bearing the Ohio license plate numbers DYD-8649.

Friday night, investigators believe the teen is in danger they also believe the teen is being taken to the Fort Myers area.

If you have any information you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.

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Jennifer Lenz

http://www.nbc-2.com/articles/readarticle.asp?articleid=18696&z=3

[Faith]

A national Amber Alert has been issued for an Ohio teen authorities believe may be on Interstate 75 heading to St. Petersburg.


Laura Lenz, 16, got off a bus at Northview High School in Sylvania, Ohio this morning, but then got into a white Honda CRV driven by her non-custodial parent Jennifer Lenz.

Sylvania Township Police believe Jennifer Lenz, 42, stole the Honda from a victim in Toledo, Ohio earlier today. The Honda’s Ohio plate number is DYD8649.

Laura got into the CRV and detectives believe the two are en route to St. Petersburg, where they have family. The 1,200-mile drive would take more than 17 hours.

Investigators believe Laura could be in danger, although she entered the vehicle voluntarily.

Anyone with information is urged to call Sylvania Township Police at 419-882-2055 or Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.

http://www.news-press.com/ (http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080411/NEWS01/80411092/1002/NEWS01)

[Faith]

Amber Alert For Missing Teen Canceled
Saturday, April 12, 2008 7:14 PM

Authorities on Saturday evening canceled an amber alert issued for a missing teenager.

The teenager, who was identified as Laura E. Lenz, was last seen in Sylvania on Friday morning.

Although Lenz was still missing on Saturday, authorities said the case was no longer amber alert status.

Lenz is white, about 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs about 150 pounds.

She has brown hair and brown eyes.

Authorities said the girl was taken by Jennifer Lenz, 42.

Jennifer Lenz is white, with brown hair and blue eyes. She is approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds.

Jennifer Lenz was believed to be driving a white Honda CRV SUV with Ohio license plate DYD-8649.

Anyone with information was asked to call 1-877-AMBER-OH, or dial 911.

http://www.10tv.com (http://www.10tv.com/live/content/onnnews/stories/2008/04/12/alert.html?type=rss&cat=&sid=102)

[Faith]

Article published Monday, April 14, 2008
Amber Alert issued for girl in Sylvania Township

An Amber Alert was issued Friday for a teenage girl reported missing from Sylvania Township, according to Lucas County sheriff's deputies.

Laura Lenz, 16, was reported missing about 2 p.m. Friday. Sylvania Township police suspect she was taken by her mother, Jennifer Lenz. The girl's father, Michael Lenz, of 9563 St. Christine Ct., has legal custody, police said.

Laura is a ninth grader at Northview High School. Authorities were looking for a white Honda SUV or minivan. They believe the mother is taking her to Florida.

http://toledoblade.com (http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080414/NEWS03/804140323)

[Roamer]

Why did they cancel the Amber Alert? Shouldn't it be national if they think she may be in Florida?

[Faith]

Although Lenz was still missing on Saturday, authorities said the case was no longer amber alert status.

Laura is still missing from what I can find. I hope she is safe.

[laurasaunt]

I am Laura's Aunt from Colorado. They do believe they are heading towards St. Petersburg/Fort Meyers Florida area. I too can't believe that they cancelled the Amber Alert after like 24 hours of her missing. We are all still hopeful that she will be found safe. She is in danger as long as she is with her mother. This is the 2nd time she tried to take her. this time she got away from us. The mother is not stable at all.

[Roamer]

Laura's aunt, we're so glad that you joined us. Our hearts and prayers are with your family. :1222423:

[packy]

I don't really understand why they cancelled the amber alert.

Hello, Laurasaunt. Keeping positive thoughts for Laura to be home soon.

[Faith]

I am Laura's Aunt from Colorado. They do believe they are heading towards St. Petersburg/Fort Meyers Florida area. I too can't believe that they cancelled the Amber Alert after like 24 hours of her missing. We are all still hopeful that she will be found safe. She is in danger as long as she is with her mother. This is the 2nd time she tried to take her. this time she got away from us. The mother is not stable at all.

Hi and welcome laurasaunt. Thank you for giving us an update. Please keep us informed.

Did Laura have visitation with her mother?

I pray she is found safe. let us know if you need anything.

Faith

[Faith]

NBC24 Fact Finder: Amber Alert Rules
In an exclusive NBC24 Fact Finder Investigation, we checked to see if Amber Alert procedures were followed

SYLVANIA TOWNSHIP, OH -- Police issued an Amber Alert on Friday after a 16-year-old teen went missing with her non-custodial mother. But an exclusive NBC24 Fact Finder investigation asked if l law enforcement jumped the gun issuing the alert for a missing teen?

The alert was cancelled Saturday even though the teen was still missing.

The alert was issued Friday afternoon at 5 p.m. for Laura Lenz, 16, who willingly got in a car with Jennifer Lenz, her non-custodial mother. Investigators said that around 6:45 a.m. Laura got off her school bus at Northview High School. Witnesses tell police she went immediately to a white Honda CRV, that police say was stolen from a Toledo victim earlier that day. Polce said the family felt the mother was not fit and did not have the capabilities to care for the child.

State and Federal guidelines advise alerts should only be issued for children who are in serious danger of "bodily harm" or "death".

Three days later, police have not said why they feared the teen was at risk.

"We had information and still have information that the child was in extreme danger. I can't go into the reason. That's part of the investigation," said Det. Jim Rettig, Sylvania Township Police Department.

LINK: http://www.ohioamberplan.org/faq.aspx

The U.S. Department of Justice has a written guideline. It says "the media has a right to expect law enforcment officials to be accessible and provide a method for reporters to verify information gathered.

Investigators did not answer questions on camera Friday. But they did respond to questions over the phone.

Sylvania Township Police would still like to local the missing the missing teen. Detective Rettig told NBC24 she was last seen with her non-custodial mother early Sunday morning in Richburg, South Carolina. They are believed to be headed for Florida.

http://www.wnwo.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=121182

[Roamer]

"We had information and still have information that the child was in extreme danger. I can't go into the reason. That's part of the investigation," said Det. Jim Rettig, Sylvania Township Police Department.

So why did they cancel the Amber Alert???? If she's in extreme danger, she still qualifies.

[Faith]

So why did they cancel the Amber Alert???? If she's in extreme danger, she still qualifies.

I would think so too. :0009:

[laurasaunt]

Thank you so very much for the wonderful wishes for Laura's saftey. I am baffeled at the news over the Amber Alert. I don't think they jumped the gun as they put it, but cancelling it early was not the right thing to do. My Step Brother got full custody of her for a reason and has proof that she can and is in danger. She was to have no contact with her mother as far as I know. I am hoping to hear something more today from her grandfather or father. I will update as I hear more.....


One quick question???

Does anybody know why I can't find her on Missing and Exploited Childrens website anymore...Or is it just me.

[Grande]

I don't see it listed on their site either ???

[Pauli]

I couldnt' find Laura on there either... they don't usually remove a flyer unless the child is found.

[Faith]

Laura was there but removed.

Cached Link (http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:DKnRZEvN52sJ:www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/PubCaseSearchServlet%3Fact%3DviewChildDetail%26Lan guageCountry%3Den_US%26searchLang%3Den_US%26caseLa ng%3Den_US%26orgPrefix%3DNCMC%26caseNum%3D1093401% 26seqNum%3D1+Laura+Lenz,+/www.missingkids.com&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us)

[laurasaunt]

I talked to my dad today and he said there is still nothing. My stepbrother did receive a call SUnday night that they were infact spotted in SC but left before the cops made it there. I just wished someone would have stalled her. I did find this Article and New video I have just saw. I am getting very upset and confussed at the same time by it. I know what her mother is like and the family and I know she is in Serious Danger. But anyway I'm have to stop now or I'm going to get very upset. Already having a hard time typing this due to crying. Here is the link....



http://www.wnwo.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=121182

NBC24 Fact Finder: Amber Alert Rules
In an exclusive NBC24 Fact Finder Investigation, we checked to see if Amber Alert procedures were followed

By Rob Packard
Posted: Monday, April 14, 2008 at 11:20 p.m.

SYLVANIA TOWNSHIP, OH -- Police issued an Amber Alert on Friday after a 16-year-old teen went missing with her non-custodial mother. But an exclusive NBC24 Fact Finder investigation asked if l law enforcement jumped the gun issuing the alert for a missing teen?

The alert was cancelled Saturday even though the teen was still missing.

The alert was issued Friday afternoon at 5 p.m. for Laura Lenz, 16, who willingly got in a car with Jennifer Lenz, her non-custodial mother. Investigators said that around 6:45 a.m. Laura got off her school bus at Northview High School. Witnesses tell police she went immediately to a white Honda CRV, that police say was stolen from a Toledo victim earlier that day. Polce said the family felt the mother was not fit and did not have the capabilities to care for the child.

State and Federal guidelines advise alerts should only be issued for children who are in serious danger of "bodily harm" or "death".

Three days later, police have not said why they feared the teen was at risk.

"We had information and still have information that the child was in extreme danger. I can't go into the reason. That's part of the investigation," said Det. Jim Rettig, Sylvania Township Police Department.

LINK: http://www.ohioamberplan.org/faq.aspx

The U.S. Department of Justice has a written guideline. It says "the media has a right to expect law enforcment officials to be accessible and provide a method for reporters to verify information gathered.

Investigators did not answer questions on camera Friday. But they did respond to questions over the phone.

Sylvania Township Police would still like to local the missing the missing teen. Detective Rettig told NBC24 she was last seen with her non-custodial mother early Sunday morning in Richburg, South Carolina. They are believed to be headed for Florida.

[KittyMom]

Now this is a strange case. Could it be that with the car being stolen, they've switched to a different alert?

[Faith]

I talked to my dad today and he said there is still nothing. My stepbrother did receive a call SUnday night that they were infact spotted in SC but left before the cops made it there. I just wished someone would have stalled her. I did find this Article and New video I have just saw. I am getting very upset and confussed at the same time by it. I know what her mother is like and the family and I know she is in Serious Danger. But anyway I'm have to stop now or I'm going to get very upset. Already having a hard time typing this due to crying. Here is the link....

Hi hun, try and stay calm and focused. You're needed. remember the persons making the video is stating their opinion.

Laura is 16, hopefully she will seek help if needed.

[Grande]

Missing Sylvania girl turns up in Georgia
Posted: Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 2:56 p.m.

Sylvania Township Police have confirmed the recovery of a girl missing from her home in Sylvania since Friday, April 11.

An Amber Alert was issued for Laura Lenz, 16, last Friday afternoon. She had last been seen getting off her bus at Northview High School and into a white Honda CRV.

Sylvania Twp. Police were contacted on Wednesday by authorities in Columbus, Georgia after Laura voluntarily turned herself in to a local hospital. She had allegedly spent the previous five days in the company of her non-custodial mother, Jennifer Lenz. The two were said to have been traveling throughout the southeast to avoid apprehension.

Jennifer Lenz is being sought by authorities on two felony warrants.

Authorities say arrangements are being made to return Laura back to her home as soon as possible.

http://www.wnwo.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=122758

[Roamer]

So happy Laura was found safe!

[Faith]

Prayers were answered! Thank God!

[packy]

Glad she was finally found and can quit being on the run. What a sad position she must have been in with her mom. Hope her mom will be okay and I wish the best for Laura and the whole family.