In a concerning turn of events, two 16-year-old boys, Otis Edlund and Quintin Wyrick, are at the center of a multi-state alert after fleeing Lander, Wyoming, in a stolen 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle, armed and potentially dangerous. The situation has escalated rapidly since their disappearance in the early hours of February 8, as reported by the Lander Police Department. The teens, known to be students at Lander Valley High School, have left the community on edge, especially with reports suggesting they may have made threats towards a preschool in Texas.
The stolen vehicle, a classic 1969 Chevelle, is distinctive with its white body, black top, and black side stripe, bearing Fremont County, Wyoming license plates. Concerns about the boys’ ability to manage the vehicle under winter conditions were raised by Edlund’s aunt in a social media appeal for public vigilance at gas stations and on the roads, highlighting the desperation and worry engulfing their families.
The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has issued a missing persons alert, providing descriptions of both teens and urging anyone with information to contact authorities immediately. This incident has prompted a response from local and interstate law enforcement agencies, including in Texas, where the Amarillo Police Department has reassured the community of their vigilance, despite no specific threat being identified in their area.