AMBER Alert issued for missing 1-year-old in north Austin
An AMBER Alert is active for Taelin Calloway-Sorrells, a 1-year-old boy last seen Tuesday night in north Austin near Rundberg Lane. Austin police say he was with 26-year-old Taylor Calloway-King in the 1000 block of Park Plaza Drive. Officials believe the child is in immediate danger and are asking the public for tips.
Key Takeaways
- Texas issued an AMBER Alert Wednesday morning for 1-year-old Taelin Calloway-Sorrells.
- He was last seen about 8:55 p.m. Tuesday in the 1000 block of Park Plaza Drive, near I-35 and Rundberg Lane.
- Police are also seeking 26-year-old Taylor Calloway-King, last seen at the same location.
- Anyone with information should call Austin Police at 512-974-5000 or dial 911.
What happened with the AMBER Alert in north Austin?
According to KXAN Austin, the alert went out Wednesday morning after Taelin was last reported in the Rundberg Lane area of north Austin on Tuesday night.
The Texas Department of Public Safety alert said the toddler, described as a Black boy, was last seen at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday in the 1000 block of Park Plaza Drive. Law enforcement believes he is in immediate danger, which is why the statewide AMBER Alert system was activated.
CBS Austin affiliate KEYE reported the same last-known area off Interstate 35 near Rundberg Lane and confirmed Austin police are seeking public help. Local coverage also places the disappearance in northeast Austin.
Who are police looking for in this missing-child case?
Austin Police are searching for Taelin Calloway-Sorrells and for 26-year-old Taylor Calloway-King, a Black woman named in the alert. KXAN reported she is being sought in connection with the child’s abduction and was also last seen in the 1000 block of Park Plaza Drive.
KEYE said Taelin was last seen with Calloway-King, but officials did not detail their relationship. Early reports remain limited as investigators work the case.
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How can the public help find the missing child?
Police are asking anyone who sees Taelin Calloway-Sorrells—or who has information about where he may be—to contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-5000. Callers can also dial 911 if they believe they have spotted the child or Calloway-King.
Time matters in an AMBER Alert. Even a partial tip about a vehicle, clothing, or a recent sighting near Park Plaza Drive, Rundberg Lane, or I-35 can help first responders.
Authorities have not released further updates in the initial local reports beyond the alert details and the request for tips. Follow official Austin Police and Texas DPS alerts for the latest status.