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Lost and Found: Andrew Russell Steinmetz

Another missing child alert, this one still circulating a month after the child was recovered, safe and sound...

My name is Amanda Steinmetz
I live in Summerfield, Florida.
My 3 1/2 year little boy is missing.
His name is Aaron Russell Steinmetz.
He was last seen with his father
Michael Anthony Steinmetz
on December 19, 1998 at 3:00pm
leaving a family wedding.
They are traveling in a 1991 Chevy Astro Van
Solid black with dark black window tint license plate # SFK47Q.
I am asking that you help me by forwarding this letter to
everyone you know and by posting his picture in your area.
If you have seen or suspect anything suspicious,
PLEASE contact the Marion County Sherriff
at (352) 732-9111 as soon as possible.
Thank you for your support and cooperation
Amanda Steinmetz

Guide's note:  All true, as of the original posting last December. However, the child, kidnapped by his father, was successfully recovered by authorities on February 18, 1999 (as reported by the Ocala, Florida Star-Banner). The alert is no longer valid.


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