Amber Alert Issued: 2-Year-Old Delilah Everett Kidnapped from Tacoma Wendy’s
TACOMA, WA — A community is on high alert and a family is in anguish as Tacoma Police continue their urgent search for 2-year-old Delilah Everett, who was abducted Saturday morning in what authorities are calling a brazen kidnapping.
According to the Tacoma Police Department, the abduction occurred around 9:10 a.m. on June 14 at the Wendy’s restaurant located on South Steele Street. The details of how the kidnapping took place have not yet been released to the public, but investigators are working tirelessly to locate the young girl and the suspect responsible.
Description of Missing Child
Delilah Everett is described as:
- Age: 2 years old
- Height: Approximately 3 feet
- Weight: 23 pounds
- Hair: Brown and curly
- Eyes: Brown
- Clothing: At the time of her abduction, Delilah was wearing a white and yellow floral long-sleeve pajama set
Family members describe Delilah as a sweet and joyful child whose smile could light up a room. Her disappearance has shattered their world, and they are pleading with the public for help in bringing her home safely.
Suspect Information
The suspect is described as:
- Race/Gender: Black male
- Age: In his 20s
- Build: Thin
- Hair: Puffy afro-style hair
- Clothing: A gray puffer jacket, light blue/white basketball shorts, and black Nike slides with gold lettering
Authorities believe the suspect may be driving a 2020 silver Hyundai, though the license plate number is not currently known to the public.
Urgent Plea for Information
Police are urging anyone who may have been in the area of South Steele Street this morning or who may have seen a vehicle or person matching the descriptions to come forward immediately. Time is critical in cases like these, and even the smallest tip could help bring Delilah back to her loved ones.
If you have any information, please call 911 immediately or contact the Tacoma Police Department. Authorities are treating this case with the highest level of urgency and are working with state and federal partners in the ongoing search.
Community Response
The city of Tacoma has responded with an outpouring of concern and support. Neighbors, local organizations, and volunteers have taken to social media to help circulate Delilah’s image and details. Police have not yet issued an official Amber Alert, but sources say such a step is being considered.
This tragedy underscores the importance of vigilance and swift action in protecting the most vulnerable members of our community. Our hearts go out to Delilah’s family during this unimaginable time.
Stay tuned to local news and Tacoma PD channels for updates. Let us come together, as a community, to help bring Delilah Everett home.
