Amber alert for infant taken from Redwood Highway canceled
An amber alert was issued Monday, August 31, 2026, for 8-month-old Kaydence Patterson, who authorities say was taken overnight from 32429 Redwood Highway near Cave Junction in Josephine County, Oregon. Suspect James Patterson was believed to be driving a 2006 silver Infinity M30 with Oregon plate OEO422. Law enforcement later canceled the alert, though official channels had not fully updated.
Authorities activated the statewide broadcast around 11:15 a.m. Pacific time, pushing the amber alert across Oregon. The case drew immediate attention near the Oregon-California border, where Josephine County Sheriff's Office officials requested the emergency notification.
Key Takeaways
- An amber alert went out August 31, 2026, for 8-month-old Kaydence Patterson in Josephine County, Oregon.
- Authorities identified suspect James Patterson and a 2006 silver Infinity M30 with Oregon plate OEO422.
- The child was reported taken overnight from 32429 Redwood Highway near Cave Junction.
- Law enforcement later canceled the alert, though some official alert websites had not yet reflected the change.
- Anyone who spotted the vehicle was urged to call 911 or contact local law enforcement.
What triggered the amber alert in Josephine County?
According to the Josephine County Sheriff's Office, Kaydence Patterson was taken from 32429 Redwood Highway overnight on August 31, 2026. The location sits near Cave Junction, close to the Oregon-California border.
Local officials requested activation of the amber alert to widen the search beyond the immediate area. KVAL reported the notification went out around 11:15 a.m., while KTVZ confirmed it was issued across the state of Oregon.
Who is the missing child and suspect?
The victim is Kaydence Patterson, an 8-month-old infant. The suspect is identified as James Patterson.
Authorities describe James Patterson as 5 feet, 10 inches tall with a thin build and brown hair. His clothing description was unknown at the time of the alert. The relationship between the suspect and the child was not specified in initial reports from KVAL or KTVZ.
What vehicle should the public look for?
Investigators believe James Patterson may be driving a 2006 silver Infinity M30 bearing Oregon license plate OEO422. The direction of travel was listed as unknown.
Officials asked anyone who sees the vehicle not to approach, but to call 911 or contact local law enforcement immediately. These details were consistent across both the initial KVAL report and the Josephine County Sheriff's Office information cited by KTVZ.
Has the amber alert been canceled?
Yes. KTVZ reported that law enforcement informed the station the amber alert had been canceled, even though the official alert website had not yet been updated at the time of publication. KTVZ said it would continue posting updates until official channels reflected the change.
Because cancellation details were still filtering through public systems, residents who received earlier notifications were advised to follow trusted local news outlets and law enforcement for the latest status.
Why do amber alerts appear on TV and streaming devices?
KTVZ reported the amber alert was issued across the state of Oregon, a broadcast-level activation designed to reach as many residents as possible during an urgent child-abduction case.
For ongoing coverage of breaking broadcast and emergency alerts, see our Streaming & TV Alerts hub. Primary details in this report were confirmed through KVAL and KTVZ.