WAUTOMA, Wis. (WKBT) — An Amber Alert has been issued for La Crosse and Monroe Counties asking for the public’s help in locating 8-year-old Irene J. Lentz of Wautoma.

Irene may be in the company of Joseph Nicpon Jr. and Betty Lentz and there is a concern for Irene’s safety. A 2005 blue Buick Terraza van with Wisconsin license plate number BCU3028 was last seen traveling westbound on I-90 near Sparta at 12:55 p.m. on Friday and is believed to be transporting Irene. 

Irene is a white female with brown hair and hazel eyes.  

Joseph Nicpon Jr is a 44-year-old white male, 6’0” 170 lbs with brown hair and green eyes. Betty Lentz is a 34-year-old white female, 5’3” 190 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes.  

If you have information pertaining to this alert, contact the Wautoma Police Department at 920-787-3321. For emergencies, call 911.  

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