Amber Alert Issued for 4-Year-Old Boy Taken from Commerce City Home

Authorities search for child and suspect believed to be in stolen pickup truck

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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An Amber Alert has been issued for a 4-year-old boy who was forcibly removed from his Commerce City, Colorado home on Friday afternoon. Sean Chavez was last seen around 4 p.m. and is believed to be in a stolen black 2024 Chevrolet Silverado with 45-year-old Jeremy Chavez, who is known to be violent. Authorities are urging the public to call 911 if they spot the vehicle or the pair.

Why it matters

Amber Alerts are issued when a child has been abducted and is believed to be in grave danger. The quick dissemination of information to the public is critical in these cases to help locate the child and suspect as soon as possible.

The details

According to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Sean Chavez was forcibly removed from his Commerce City residence around 4 p.m. on Friday. He is believed to be with Jeremy Chavez, a 45-year-old man known to be violent, in a stolen black 2024 Chevrolet Silverado with a Texas license plate 817X970. Sean has medical impairments and requires medication he does not have with him.

  • The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Sean Chavez

A 4-year-old white boy with blond hair and blue eyes who was forcibly removed from his Commerce City home.

Jeremy Chavez

A 45-year-old white man with brown hair and blue eyes, 5'11" and 225 lbs, who is known to be violent and is believed to have taken Sean Chavez.

Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

The state law enforcement agency that issued the Amber Alert for Sean Chavez.

Commerce City Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the incident and asking the public to call with any information.

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What they’re saying

“It is unknown if he is armed, use caution if approached.”

— CBI Officials (CBI)

What’s next

Authorities are urging anyone who spots the stolen Chevrolet Silverado or the two individuals to immediately call 911 or the Commerce City Police Department at 303-288-1535.

The takeaway

This Amber Alert highlights the critical need for public vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement when a child is believed to be in grave danger. Quick action and information sharing can be the difference in safely recovering an abducted child.