27-03-2025
SRO's keen eye helped lead to arrest of alleged child kidnapper
VERNON COUNTY, Mo. — More details are being released on an alleged kidnapping case from Wednesday afternoon, that involved an extensive multi-state pursuit with authorities.
Deputy Garrett Lukenbill with the Eldorado Springs School District responded to a call about a possible parental kidnapping Wednesday just after 10:30 a.m. While near the intersection of Main Street and U.S. 54 Highway in El Dorado Springs, Deputy Lukenbill says he spotted suspect Colt Schieffer in a gray Dodge Durango— possibly armed and transporting a 5-year-old.
The deputy, plus additional law enforcement, pursued Schieffer after they say he failed to stop when ordered to pull over for a traffic stop. Officers say they continued following Schieffer westbound on U.S. 54 into Vernon County, and eventually into Fort Scott, Kansas.
Authorities say Schieffer entered the parking lot of Fort Scott Munitions before finally surrendering to police. The child inside his vehicle was safely recovered as well.
Schieffer faces charges for endangering the welfare of a child and resisting arrest. He remains in custody on no bond.
The 40-mile pursuit involved multiple agencies including the Vernon County Shieriff's Office, Nevada Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Bourbon County (Kansas), and El Dorado Springs Police Department.
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