Missing: 4 Ohio Children Abducted

LIMA, OH — Four children have reportedly been abducted by their mother, prompting an Amber alert to be issued. Police believe their mother may be driving toward Florida with her boyfriend in a dark blue 2000 Chrysler Voyager.

Marianne Merritt, the children's non-custodial mother, is a 40-year-old woman with red hair and green eyes. She stands about 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 210 pounds. She is believed to be with her boyfriend, Charles Perkins, a 40-year-old man with a history of abuse toward children. Perkins is considered armed and dangerous, according to Fox 8.

Law enforcement said the 2000 Chrysler Voyager, a minivan, has one white passenger door. The van's license plate reads FMQ3175.

The four children are ages 8-13.

Damara Croley, 13, is 5 feet 3 inches and approximately 180 pounds. She has brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing Spiderman web pants and an Ohio State shirt.

Benjamin Karl-Leland Croley, 12, is 5 feet 1 inch, and 120 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last ween wearing yellow smiley emoji pants.

Patience Wilson, 9, is 4 feet 5 inches tall, 80 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a white top and blue or black leggings.

Damien Wilson, 8, is 4 feet 5 inches tall, 111 pounds, has blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearinga blue shirt and red and black shorts.

Photos of the children can be seen below.

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