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Riverdale Kidnapping: Police Hunt for Suspect and Missing Children
25 Oct
Summary
- 4 children abducted in Riverdale, IL early Saturday morning
- Suspect Austin Bell, 29, took a silver 2010 Acura MDX with IL license plate FE 60619
- Amber Alert issued for missing children: Nia, Noah, Nolan, and Nova Hill
- Suspect described as 5'7", 215 lbs with brown hair and eyes
On the morning of October 25, 2025, police in Riverdale, Illinois responded to a report of a domestic-related kidnapping around 1:30 a.m. Authorities say 29-year-old Austin Bell, who is not the father of the children, took a vehicle that did not belong to him and had four kids in the backseat: Nia Hill (10), Noah Hill (7), Nolan Hill (7), and Nova Hill (7).
An Amber Alert was immediately issued for the missing children and the stolen vehicle, described as a silver 2010 Acura MDX with Illinois license plate FE 60619. Police have provided detailed descriptions of the four victims, including their weights, heights, and clothing.
The suspect, Austin Bell, is described as a 5-foot-7, 215-pound man with brown hair and brown eyes. Riverdale police are urging anyone with information about the kidnapping or the whereabouts of the children and vehicle to contact them at 708-841-2203 or dial 911 immediately.
Authorities are working around the clock to locate the abducted minors and apprehend the suspect. The investigation into this disturbing incident is still ongoing as of October 25, 2025.
