Amber Alert Missing 12 year-old

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Zachary Lee, a 12 year-old boy has gone missing in Sunderland VT, leading to the activation of the Amber Alert System.

Zachary had been dropped off at the end of his driveway, but he never stepped inside. The alert was activated at 8:35PM.

Zachary had recently been repatriated from France, and the authorities have been concerned his mother, Patricia Kane, 49, would take off with him.

There is documented history of attempts made while he was in custody of the Republic of France. Patricia has been very unstable since Zachary has arrived in the U.S. Many members of the Vermont Department of Children and Families staff, legal authorities, and school authorities have witnessed such actions.

Zachary has been described as a white male, 12, approximately 5' and weighing 95lbs. He has brown shoulder length hair, brown eyes and speaks with a French accent. He was seen and reported to be wearing a black puffy coat with white stripes, jeans, a light-colored sweater, and blue & black sneakers.

His biological mother, Patricia, 49 is a white female, approximately 6'0” tall, weighs 125lbs, white or blonde hair (possibly dyed); brown eyes and also speaks with a French accent. The direction of travel or mode of travel is unknown at this time.

Vermont State Police are concerned for Zachary's welfare, seeing as he is under 13 years-old and isn't familiar with the area only being here since August 29, 2014.

Law enforcement authorities are taking advantage of all available investigative resources and are working with state, local, county and federal agencies to get Zachary home safely.

Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Zachary, please call 802-442-5421 or submit an anonymous tip to www.vtips.info or send a text to “CRIMES” (274637) with keyword: VTIPS