ADVISORY, March 16, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
WHEN: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. CDT
McLean County Illinois Sheriff's Office
104 W. Front St., Bloomington, IL 61701
WHAT: A task force assembled to locate and return Duncan and Jack
Connolly, abducted by their father on March 8, 2009, will
provide new information, photographs and respond to media
questions.
Duncan and Jack Connolly are believed to have been abducted by
Michael Connolly. An Amber Alert (www.amberalert.com) was
issued on March 9, 2009. There is growing concern for the
safety of the children as time passes.
WHO: Task force includes investigators from the McLean County (IL)
Sheriff's Office, McLean County State's Attorney's Office, the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Marshall's
Service, the Illinois State Police, the Bloomington (IL)
Police, the Normal (IL) Police, and the LeRoy (IL) Police.
A photo accompanying this release is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5994
Michael Connolly, age 40, is believed to be with Duncan and Jack. It is believed he has limited means to provide for the children and has been treated for depression. There is currently a warrant for his arrest for child abduction. Connolly may have altered his appearance. He is known to wear glasses and a goatee. He is a gambler, who frequents gambling establishments.
Connolly was last seen driving a gray 1991 Dodge Dynasty four-door sedan with Illinois license plates A326109. The vehicle has damage to the front passenger side near the bumper. It had a hub cap missing from the driver's side, and contained a booster seat. We want to remind the public that license plates might have been removed, altered or replaced.
Duncan Connolly, age 9, was last seen wearing brown wind pants with white stripes, a white t-shirt and white Velcro tennis shoes. He also had a blue jacket with red stripes around the wrists and collar.
Jack Connolly, age 7, was wearing black nylon sweat pants with white stripes, a burgundy hooded pullover sweatshirt, and black and green Nickelodeon "slimer" tennis shoes. He had with him a green- or olive-colored blue jean jacket.
The boys had other clothing packed in a green "Hulk" superhero backpack and a large black and gray college-type backpack. The boys' hair is dark brown, but it might have been cut or colored.
A fund has been established to accept donations for a reward through Busey Bank in LeRoy, Illinois. Contributions to the "Bring Duncan and Jack Connolly Home Safe" account may also be made at any Busey Bank location.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Duncan, Jack or Michael Connolly can contact any local law enforcement agency or the McLean County Sheriff's Office at 309-888-5019.
The photo is also available via AP PhotoExpress.
