UPDATE: The child has been found safe and the suspect is in custody according to the GBI.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has activated an AMBER ALERT, Georgia’s LEVI”S CALL, at the request of Coffee County Sheriffs Office. It has been reported that Lucas Elliot Horne, a 1 yr old biracial male child was abducted on July 11th at 0130hrs, by Joesph Michael Horne Last seen at 245 Huckleberry Road. Douglas, Georgia 31535, unknown direction of travel possible heading to Ludowici, Georgia. Suspect and child are believed to be traveling in a gray 2014 Chervolet Silverado, Georgia tag XNG136.
If you have information, contact:
Coffe County Sheriff’s Office
Call: 229-630-6573

More information below:

Missing child
Lucas Elliot Horne

– Age now: 1
– Sex: Male
– Skin: Biracial
– Hair: Blonde
– Eyes: Blue
– Height: 2’9″
– Description: The child weights 30-40 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white onesie with black spots in a square pattern.

Suspect
Joseph Michael Horne

– Age now: 34
– Sex: Male
– Skin: White
– Hair: Black
– Eyes: Blue
– Height: 6’0″
– Weight: 175 lbs
– Description: He was last seen wearing a white s-shirt with an unknown style of pants.