Missing Lyons girl may be in Puerto Rico; FBI Involved. What do the Officials Say?

The FBI involved in the search for a missing Lyons girl and her mother as part of a custody struggle. On Thursday, the Lyons Police Department (LPD) chief told News 3 that Wendy Powell Salter, 45, had booked a flight to Puerto Rico for herself and her daughter, Stella.

Missing Lyons girl may be in Puerto Rico:

“She is trying to evade us in finding the child,” stated Chief Wesley Walker. He continued, “We want to ensure the child’s safety. That’s our primary goal in this inquiry.”According to officials, the 7-year-old was last seen on Friday, March 29, in Metter.”We need everybody’s eyes and ears,” Walker stated. “We need friends and family of the public to be on the lookout for Stella, even if it may be in Puerto Rico.” 

What do the Officials Say?

Police suspect the mother and daughter drove there in a 2007 gold Volvo with the registration number GEE 777. The vehicle has not been located. Police have also been monitoring Salter’s phone records and social media accounts, but they still need the public’s assistance. “There’s a lot of unanswered questions that hopefully we’ll be able to answer once we locate them,” the chief of staff added. Local and state agencies are also collaborating with the inquiry. “We’re utilising all agencies, all resources available to us to try to locate her,” she said. Anyone with information on the case is encouraged to call the FBI’s Toll-Free Tipline at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or the Lyons Police Department at (912) 526-3638. Authorities said you can also contact your local FBI office, the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or send a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.