Amber Alert issued for 2 young foster children missing from Central Florida home

Amber Alert issued for 2 young foster children missing from Central Florida home

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — An Amber Alert was issued Thursday afternoon after two young girls went missing from their Central Florida foster home late Wednesday night.

On Thursday, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced that around 7 a.m., officials were notified that 5-year-old Tillie Claire Williams and her 1-year-old sister, Natalia Williams, hadn’t been seen since around 11 p.m. Wednesday.

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According to the sheriff’s office, the two girls went missing from a residence located on Companero Drive in Sorrento, Florida.

Tillie is 3 feet 5 inches tall and weighs about 45 pounds. She has long, straight brown hair and brown eyes. The 5-year-old was last seen wearing gray or navy blue pajamas with multicolored hearts.

  • Photo of Tillie courtesy of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office
    Photo of Tillie courtesy of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office

Natalia is 2 feet tall and weighs about 30 pounds. She has short brown curly hair and was last seen wearing a pink pajama dress and pink pants with hearts.

  • Photo of Natalia courtesy of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office
    Photo of Natalia courtesy of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office
  • Photo of Natalia courtesy of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office
    Photo of Natalia courtesy of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office

At this time, the location of the two girls is unknown; however, authorities believe the children may be in the company of 41-year-old Dixie Williams, who may also go by the last name “Stumpner.”

If located, police advise not to approach Dixie but call law enforcement immediately.

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