Los Angeles, CA – An Amber Alert has been issued by the California Highway Patrol for two young children, Willow Bryant, aged 2, and Wyman Bryant, aged 4, who were last seen on August 14, 2024, in Los Angeles. The alert spans multiple counties, including Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, San Bernardino, Ventura, Kern, Imperial, and San Diego, as authorities intensify their search for the missing siblings.
Willow and Wyman were reportedly in the company of two adults, Tiffany Bryant, believed to be their mother, and David James. Both Tiffany and David have been identified as suspects in the case. The children were last seen near the intersection of S. Vermont Avenue and W. 83rd Street in Los Angeles. The suspects are believed to be traveling in a champagne-colored Buick Enclave with paper license plates.
Willow was last seen wearing a blue shirt and gray shorts, while Wyman was dressed in a blue shirt, pink shorts, and pink shoes. Tiffany Bryant was described wearing white pants, a short-sleeve blouse, and flip-flops. David James was reported to be wearing jeans, a navy blue button-up shirt, and flip-flops.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is urging anyone with information on the whereabouts of the children or suspects to contact them immediately at 213-974-8000 or to call 911.
Community Reactions and Prayers for Safe Return
The news of the missing children has sparked widespread concern and prayers across social media platforms. The AWARE Foundation, Inc., based in Los Angeles, has been instrumental in spreading awareness about the Amber Alert.
Brooklyn Dalke shared her hope for a safe return on Facebook, posting from Caruthersville, Missouri, four hours ago. Christopher Cote’s fan page echoed this sentiment, posting, "Praying for safe returns…" seven hours ago. Marsha L. Bredemeyer-Gutierrez and Sandra Pickeral also shared their prayers, with Marsha posting, "Prayers shared" ten hours ago, and Sandra simply adding, "Prayers" fifteen hours ago.
The urgency of the situation has led to widespread sharing of the alert, with people like Elizabeth Louise Scott in Bear, Delaware, and F Jane Kinman in Central Texas spreading the word. Elizabeth posted, "Shared in Bear Delaware with prayers," while F Jane added, "Shared in Central Texas."
Many others, including Karen Collins and Cindy Henry, have expressed their prayers for the children’s safe return. Sandra Young took to Facebook 20 hours ago to post, "Praying for the safe return home in the NAME OF JESUS CHRIST THE SON OF THE LIVING GOD." The community’s collective outpouring of support underscores the anxiety and hope for the safe recovery of Willow and Wyman Bryant.
Authorities continue to search for the missing children and the suspects, as the community holds onto hope for a positive outcome.