BOURNE – Update from Bourne Police: We are happy to report that children have been located safe. Ms. Downer is in custody. Thank you to everyone that provided assistance in this case from the public and our law enforcement partners. We will provide additional details at a later date, but the public and law enforcement partnership was key in helping to locate these children quickly and safely and bring a peaceful resolution to the situation. We would especially like to thank the Massachusetts State Police were amazing partners in this investigation.
Previous story from Bourne Police: The Bourne Police Department was seeking any information into the whereabouts of two children ages 4 and 6. Both were last seen with their mother Vanessa Downer, 38, on Thursday in Bourne. Vanessa (below) no longer has legal custody of the children per a court order. The department has been unable to make contact with Vanessa and is investigating the possibility she has left the state, possibly traveling to Florida. There is an active warrant for Vanessa Downer’s arrest for violation MGL 265 / 26A: Kidnapping of a Minor by a Relative.
Please contact the Bourne Police Department at 508-759-4451 or email [email protected] with any information.
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