An AMBER Alert has been issued in Weber County for a missing 13-year-old girl named Jessika Francisco. Authorities report that Christopher Thomas Wiggins, 35, is suspected of abducting Jessika in a non-family abduction case.
Wiggins is a registered sex offender with distinctive blonde and purple hair. He is approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs around 120 pounds, and has brown eyes. He is believed to be driving a white 2013 Hyundai Sonata with Utah license plate A999FH.
Law enforcement officials warn that Wiggins may be armed with a handgun. At the time of the incident, he was last seen wearing black pants, a black shirt, and a black Big O Tires jacket. Jessika Francisco, the missing girl, is described as 4 feet 6 inches tall and weighing about 90 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Jessika was last seen wearing Dr. Pepper pajama pants, a white hoodie, and pink slippers. Authorities urge anyone with information about the whereabouts of Jessika or Wiggins to contact local law enforcement immediately.
The AMBER Alert system in Utah activates under strict criteria. These include confirmation from law enforcement that a child has been abducted and is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death. Additionally, the victim must be age 17 or younger, and there must be actionable information that could aid in the safe recovery of the child or the apprehension of the suspect.
The coordinated public alert aims to mobilize local communities and travelers to assist in finding Jessika and preventing further harm. Officials emphasize the urgency given the suspect’s potential weapon and risk factors.
Authorities remind the public to stay vigilant and report any sightings of a white Hyundai Sonata matching the description. Continued cooperation is vital to ensure the safe return of Jessika Francisco and the swift capture of Christopher Thomas Wiggins.
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