Amber Alert Issued for Missing 4-Year-Old in Wadsworth

Police search for boy taken by suspect driving black Nissan Versa

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:40am

An extreme close-up photograph of a car key fob reflecting a faint red light against a stark black background, conceptually representing the urgency and investigation surrounding a child abduction case.The search for a missing child sparks an urgent investigation as law enforcement mobilizes the public to locate the suspect vehicle.Wadsworth Today

An Amber Alert has been activated in Wadsworth, Ohio after a 4-year-old boy named Leo George was taken late Friday night. The suspect is identified as 38-year-old Elizabeth George, who is believed to be driving a black 2019 Nissan Versa with Ohio license plate HTT3278. Authorities have not confirmed any familial relationship between the victim and suspect at this time.

Why it matters

Amber Alerts are issued when a child is believed to be in grave danger, triggering a coordinated law enforcement response to quickly locate the missing child. The public's help is often crucial in these cases to provide any information that could lead to the child's safe return.

The details

According to police, Leo George is 3 feet tall, weighs 46 pounds, and was last seen wearing green or blue clothes. The suspect, Elizabeth George, is described as 5-foot-5 and 116 pounds with brown hair and eyes.

  • The Amber Alert was issued late Friday night.

The players

Leo George

A 4-year-old boy who was taken from Wadsworth, Ohio.

Elizabeth George

A 38-year-old woman believed to have taken Leo George and is driving a black 2019 Nissan Versa.

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What’s next

Police are actively searching for the suspect vehicle and urge anyone with information to contact the Wadsworth Police Department immediately.

The takeaway

This Amber Alert highlights the critical need for public vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement to quickly locate missing children and ensure their safe return.