Cape Cod 4- and 6-year-olds missing, mother wanted in their kidnapping

UPDATE: Cape Cod mother in custody in the nick of time after 4- and 6-year-old children reported missing

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The Bourne Police Department is seeking any information into the whereabouts of 6-year-old Isabella and 4-year-old Christian Casali.

Both were last seen with their mother, 38-year-old Vanessa Downer, on Thursday in Bourne, MA.

Vanessa no longer has legal custody of the children per a court order.

Vanessa Downer

The department has been unable to make contact with Vanessa and is investigating the possibility she has left the state, possibly travelling to Florida.

There is an active warrant for Vanessa Downer’s arrest for violation MGL 265 / 26A: Kidnapping of a Minor by a Relative.

Please contact the Bourne Police Department at 508-759-4451 or email PoliceInvestLt@bourne-ma.gov with any information.