4-year-old found after Amber Alert issued by WSP in Shelton

May 20, 2026, 2:56 PM | Updated: 4:25 pm

A Washington State Patrol (WSP) vehicle en route to a incident. (Photo courtesy of WSP)

(Photo courtesy of WSP)

BY MYNORTHWEST STAFF

MyNorthwest.com

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has located a 4-year-old after it issued an Amber Alert Wednesday.

WSP said the 4-year-old was taken by his father during a supervised visit in Shelton.

Around 3 p.m., WSP said the vehicle had been located.

At 4:15 p.m., WSP said the child had been found.

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4-year-old found after Amber Alert issued by WSP in Shelton

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