08:00 AM - First Report
The police receive a report about a situation at Dalfsen station. The children were last seen there. An investigation is initiated. Details of the report cannot yet be shared, as this could be detrimental to the investigation.
01:05 PM - Missing Reported on Police.nl
The police share a first message with a photo of the children. This message can be found here .
01:45 PM - Amber Alert
Because there are serious concerns about the childrens welfare, the police resort to an exceptional measure. An Amber Alert is issued. This makes the photos, ages, and names of the children visible to many people. The Amber Alert aims to quickly gather information on two things: where are the children, and have they possibly been seen in a vehicle? Tips can be shared via the reporting hotline: 0800-6070.
03:30 PM - Significant Attention for the Search
Many media outlets are paying attention to the disappearance and the Amber Alert. The police are also receiving many questions about what exactly happened. The police suspect an abduction of two children from the same family. At this moment, little can be shared. This could disrupt the investigation. Much research is being conducted behind the scenes, but the police cannot comment on that either, as it could be detrimental to the investigation.