Dane Stephen Richman has been dealing with financial stress and abandoned his home, according to an AMBER alert
Credit: Utah Department of Public Safety (3)
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- Two young brothers were reported missing in Saratoga Springs, Utah, after their father didn’t show up at a custody exchange
- Dane Stephen Richman was described as “seriously depressed” and under financial stress in an AMBER alert
- The three are believed to be in a Black Toyota Camry with a Utah license plate
Two brothers are missing after their father failed to show up for a custody exchange.
An AMBER Alert was issued for Will Richman, 22 months, and Wesley Richman, 10 months, in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Saturday, May 16.
Their father, Dane Stephen Richman, has been identified as a suspect. The AMBER Alert described Dane, 46, as “seriously depressed” and under financial stress.
He has been selling possessions and has abandoned his home, per the alert.
Credit: Utah Department of Public Safety (2)
According to Fox 13, Will and Wesley were reported missing after Dane didn’t show up at a custody exchange on Saturday, May 23.
He also failed to attend a custody deposition the day before, the outlet reported.
Dane was described as six feet and two inches tall, weighing about 195 lbs. He has brown hair and green eyes.
Will and Wesley were described as standing over two feet tall with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Credit: Utah Department of Public Safety
The three are believed to be in a Black Toyota Camry with the Utah license A561HL.
Authorities said, however, that the vehicle may have a temporary tag, and the license plate may not be visible.
Family member Kate Walters claimed on Facebook that Dane picked up Will and Wesley in Shelton, Wash., on May 16.
She said he was last seen packing his house in Saratoga Springs on Wednesday, May 20.
PEOPLE reached out to the Utah Department of Public Safety on Sunday, May 24, but did not immediately hear back.
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