AMBER Alert issued for missing 2‑year‑old Saxon Clemons in North Judson, Indiana, believed to be in danger with suspect. Public urged to call 911 with info.
Law enforcement in Indiana has issued a statewide AMBER Alert as they search for a missing 2‑year‑old boy, Saxon Clemons, who was last seen Thursday afternoon in North Judson and is believed to be in “extreme danger.”
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department activated the alert early Friday after officials received information about his disappearance. Authorities say Saxon may be with 44‑year‑old Dwayne Clemons, and the public is urged to be on the lookout for them and contact police immediately if they are spotted.
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department activated the alert early Friday after Saxon was reported missing around 3 p.m. Thursday. The child is described as a white male, 2 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 30 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a blue and grey sweatshirt and sweatpants.
The suspect, Dwayne Clemons, is a white male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen driving a silver 2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer with an Indiana license plate CRS242. Authorities warn the public not to approach the vehicle and to immediately call 911 or the Starke County Sheriff’s Department at 574‑772‑3771 if spotted.
The AMBER Alert was issued statewide in Indiana just before dawn Friday after Saxon Clemons was reported missing around 3 p.m. Thursday in North Judson, which sits roughly 121 miles northwest of Indianapolis.
State police describe Saxon as a white male, approximately 2 feet 4 inches tall, 30 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a blue and grey sweatshirt and blue and grey sweatpants.
Officials also released details of a vehicle tied to the case — a silver 2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer with Indiana license plate CRS242, believed to be driven by Dwayne Clemons.
Police have stressed that anyone who sees the child, the suspect, or the vehicle should not approach them, but immediately call 911 or the Starke County Sheriff’s Department at 574‑772‑3771.
The AMBER Alert system stands for America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response and is used across the United States to help find abducted or missing children believed to be in danger.
When police issue an Amber Alert, they broadcast critical details such as the child’s description, suspected vehicle information, and other actionable clues through multiple channels, including TV, radio, road signs, and mobile alerts. The goal is to quickly mobilize the public in efforts to locate the missing child.
The system has been in use nationally for decades and across all 50 states, helping locate numerous missing children since its inception.
Law enforcement has identified the suspect in Saxon’s disappearance as Dwayne Clemons, age 44. He is described as a white male, about 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing around 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Detectives believe Saxon is with Clemons, but police have not yet confirmed the nature of their relationship. Given the situation, Saxon is considered to be in “extreme danger,” which is why the alert was escalated statewide rather than just locally.
Police have urged residents to check any sightings of the described vehicle, but emphasize the importance of not confronting Clemons or approaching the vehicle if spotted. Instead, callers should reach out to authorities immediately.
Children of Saxon’s age are especially vulnerable in unknown situations, and authorities have reiterated that “extreme danger” means all leads must be acted upon swiftly.
Law enforcement agencies across the state have been notified, and teams are actively canvassing areas where the child and suspect could be. Residents in neighbouring states have also received notifications as part of the Amber Alert network.
Police urge anyone who thinks they have seen Saxon, the suspect, or the vehicle to contact 911 immediately. They also provide the direct number for the Starke County Sheriff’s Department: 574‑772‑3771.
Even small details can help investigators narrow their search — including sightings in parking lots, highways, rest stops, or residential areas. Time is crucial in potential abduction cases, and public cooperation often makes a significant difference in outcomes.
Indiana State Police officials say that AMBER Alerts are activated only when a child’s life is believed to be in imminent danger and when sufficient descriptive information exists to help recovery efforts.
Alerts like this one are communicated widely across media and government systems to maximise the chances of finding the child safe.
