Amber Alert issued for missing 2-year-old Georgia girl

Keilana Butler believed to be in extreme danger with abductor Lavinciano Rasanad Butler

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:38am

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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has issued an Amber Alert for 2-year-old Keilana Butler, who was last seen at a Thomasville, Georgia hotel on Sunday evening. Authorities say Keilana was abducted by 34-year-old Lavinciano Rasanad Butler and they may be traveling in a white 2021 Nissan Rogue with Georgia license plate DBM4416. Police are urging anyone with information on their whereabouts to contact 911 or the Thomasville Police Department immediately.

Why it matters

Amber Alerts are issued when a child is believed to be in imminent danger of serious bodily harm or death. The quick dissemination of information to the public through Amber Alerts has helped locate many missing children over the years, making this a critical public safety issue.

The details

According to the alert, Keilana Butler was last seen wearing an orange and pink tank top, black shorts, and Baby Shark slides. Lavinciano Rasanad Butler is described as a 34-year-old man standing 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with white writing and dark jeans. Authorities believe the pair may be traveling in a 2021 white Nissan Rogue with the Georgia license plate DBM4416.

  • Keilana Butler was last seen on Sunday evening at the Red Roof Inn in Thomasville, Georgia.

The players

Keilana Butler

A 2-year-old girl who was abducted from Thomasville, Georgia on Sunday evening.

Lavinciano Rasanad Butler

A 34-year-old man suspected of abducting Keilana Butler from Thomasville, Georgia.

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

The state law enforcement agency that issued the Amber Alert for the missing 2-year-old.

Thomasville Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the abduction and asking the public for help locating Keilana Butler.

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What’s next

Authorities are urging anyone with information on the whereabouts of Keilana Butler and Lavinciano Rasanad Butler to contact 911 or the Thomasville Police Department immediately at 478-751-7500.

The takeaway

This Amber Alert highlights the critical importance of public vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement when a child is believed to be in grave danger. Every second counts in these situations, and the quick dissemination of information through the Amber Alert system is a vital tool for locating abducted children.