Sheriff Gerald Baker is scheduled to speak to the media soon to share new details about how Stancil was found. Check back for more details soon. —-previous story—- The FBI stepped in to assist the Wake County Sheriff’s Office in its search for missing 9-year-old Bentley Stancil, now entering its second day. The Wake County Sheriff’s Office said Stancil left his home Tuesday morning headed for the school bus stop. However, he never got on the bus. Sheriff Gerald Baker said Wednesday morning that investigators believe the child is still moving and have no specific reason to believe he is in immediate danger. Stancil was last seen running in a wooded area across from Questor Lane near the Hardees on Wendell Avenue. This is about two miles from his house. Bentley Stencil Wake County Sheriff’s Office Crews were joined by family members Tuesday night to search the marshy area, but found it empty. An AMBER Alert was issued just after 8.30pm on Tuesday for Bentley. Baker said everyone involved in this investigation hoped the boy would return home safely last night, before cold temperatures rose overnight. “There’s a lot of questions I wanted to ask, but the most important thing is to find him and make sure he comes home,” said Bentley’s father, Brandon Stancil. . This is basically” Brandon Stancil said Bentley is living with his aunt right now, but both of his parents were out in the area searching and wondering where their son was. “I wish a lot of people would be out here watching,” Brandon Stancil said. “I know they can’t take their resources just for this, but at the same time they have to give something.” Bentley Stancil was last seen Tuesday morning near the Hardees on Wendell Avenue in Wendell. Wake County Sheriff’s Office
What is an AMBER Alert?
Created in 1996, AMBER Alert was named for Amber Hagerman, a 9-year-old girl from Arlington, TX, who was kidnapped and found dead in a lake four days later. He also represents America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response. Officially, the alert is a voluntary tool used by law enforcement agencies across the country, but only on a regional basis. While the first alerts were broadcast on televisions and radios, AMBER Alerts have become more important with the prevalence of cell phones, and in 2013 agencies began issuing automated alerts through the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) program, instantly increasing the reach of alerts by millions. The US Department of Justice lists five recommendations that law enforcement agencies should consider before issuing an Amber Alert:
There is a reasonable belief by law enforcement that a kidnapping has occurred. Law enforcement believes the child is in imminent danger of serious bodily harm or death. There is enough descriptive information about the victim and the abductor for law enforcement to issue an AMBER Alert to help recover the child. The abduction involves a child aged 17 and under. The child’s name and other critical data items, including a Child Abduction flag, have been entered into the National Crime Intelligence Center (NCIC) system.
In this particular case, it does not appear that Stancil’s case meets these guidelines. So when asked why the Wake County Sheriff’s Office decided to request an AMBER Alert, Sheriff Baker said his department wanted to use every tool available to get the boy home safely.
Description of the missing boy
Bentley is described as 4-foot-7, weighing 75-80 pounds. He has dirty blonde hair and a close haircut. He has brown eyes and wears glasses with red frames. Bentley was last seen wearing a long-sleeved black hoodie, black school bag, blue jeans and black and white trainers. Anyone with information is asked to call the Wake County Sheriff’s Office immediately at (919) 856-6911 or 911 or star HP.. Copyright © 2022 WTVD-TV. All rights reserved.
