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AMBER alert issued for missing toddler

UPDATE 12:09 a.m. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice said 1-year-old Mateo Mendoza was found safe and sound. AMBER Alert is now lifted. The Wisconsin Department of Justice issued an AMBER Alert late Thursday for a 1-year-old boy who may be in danger. The subject of the alert is Mateo Mendoza, who is described as 3 feet tall, 20 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, and wearing an orange shirt and blue shorts. “The child was forcibly abducted by Matthew Stewart and he made threats to harm himself and the child,” the alert continued. The alert did not confirm any specific connection between Stewart and the child. Officials said Stewart is believed to be driving a silver 2007 Chevy Impala with Wisconsin license plate 503ZPT. The vehicle has a dent on the driver’s side rear, the alert said. Stewart, 28, was described as 6 feet tall, 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, and wearing a red T-shirt and black pants. The report did not say where Mendoza was abducted, but it did include contact information for Madison police. If you see Stewart, Mendoza or the vehicle, call Madison police at (608) 255-2345.

UPDATE 12:09 a.m. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice said 1-year-old Mateo Mendoza was found unharmed. The AMBER Alert has now been lifted.


The Wisconsin Department of Justice issued an AMBER alert late Thursday about a 1-year-old boy who may be in danger.

The subject of the alert is Mateo Mendoza. He is described as follows: 3 feet tall, 20 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes, wearing an orange shirt and blue shorts.

“The child was forcibly abducted by Matthew Stewart and he threatened to harm himself and the child,” the warning continued.

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The alert did not confirm any specific connection between Stewart and the child.

Authorities say Stewart is driving a silver 2007 Chevy Impala with Wisconsin license plate 503ZPT. The vehicle has a dent on the rear driver’s side, the report said.

Stewart, 28, was described as 6 feet tall, 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, wearing a red T-shirt and black pants.

While the report did not mention where Mendoza was abducted, it did include contact information for Madison police.

If you see Stewart, Mendoza or the vehicle, call Madison Police at (608) 255-2345.