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Amber Alert issued for two young boys abducted in Nebraska
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Amber Alert

Monday morning, an Amber Alert was broadcast over the Barton County dispatch 10:40 a.m. for the public to be on the lookout for two young boys abducted earlier in the morning from Eastern Nebraska. At 8:28 a.m. on Monday, April 20, the Nebraska State Patrol issued the Amber Alert for 7-year-old Marco De La Garza and 4-year-old Isaac De La Garza.  

Both boys have brown hair, and were last seen wearing T-shirts and shorts. They are believed to be with Tanner Leichleiter, 30, 5’7’’, 165 lbs, green eyes, brown hair. They may be traveling in a white 2009 Ford Expedition with Nebraska plates 31-F325.

In an update, the NSP noted that it is possible the vehicle is traveling in or to Kansas. 

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Marco or Isaac De La Garza, please call 911 or contact Tekamah Police Department at 402-374-1500 immediately.