FBI, Police Lead Intense Search For Missing Savannah Toddler

SAVANNAH, GA — Chatham County police said they are continuing their search for Quinton Simon, a toddler that has been missing since Wednesday morning.

Police said Simon, 20 months old, was last seen at his home around 6 a.m. in the 500 block of Buckhalter Road. He was wearing a light blue Sesame Street shirt and black pants.

He was reported missing around 9:45 a.m., police said.

The FBI joined the search for Simon Thursday, executing warrants and conducting interviews, police said.

Chatham County had Wednesday 75 officers and trained volunteers participating in the search for the toddler. The search included K-9 teams, drones, helicopters and police who rode horses, police said.

"We conducted grid searches as we combed the area. When darkness fell, a helicopter with heat-seeking technology was deployed," Chatham County police said in a news release.

Police confirmed the case is still a missing child investigation.

Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley said in a Facebook post Wednesday that the police department is considering all theories as to how Simon went missing.

“We’re going to hold out hope that he’s still alive, and that we can find him and bring him home safe to his parents,” Hadley told reporters Thursday. “But, we’ll continue to look at all angles and exhaust all investigative avenues.”

Police said an Amber Alert has not been issued because no evidence of abduction has been found.

"We know the disappearance of this child has hurt many hearts, and we know thousands of people are hoping and praying that he is found safe. We promise that we will update you as soon as we have any news," police said in a news release.

Police ask anyone who believe they may have seen Simon to call 911.

Tips can be sent to the Chatham County Police Department's online tip form. People can also call anonymously Crime Stoppers at (912) 234-2020.