The ongoing investigation of a parental abduction of two children, missing since Nov. 21, 2013 has ended with the arrest of Kathryn Ann Moore and the safe recovery of the two children Patricia Read and William Moore, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
The arrest of Moore was made possible by a joint investigation between the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Marshals Offices in Reno, NV, and the states of Oklahoma and Washington, said Sgt. Pat Brooks.
Sheriff Ron Pierini wants to express that he has set a priority for missing children cases and wants to extend his gratitude to the Investigation Division for the dedication to follow leads and utilize assets in the location of the children, said Brooks. Investigator Chrzanowski would like to thank the US Marshals Office for providing personnel to assist in following up leads outside the state of Nevada
Moore was located in a family member’s home in Colville, Washington. No injuries were reported. Moore is pending extradition from the State of Washington. The children will be released to the father, by the US Marshals.