MISSING: Racine police search for two suspects in connection to endangered children

Amanda Ibarra Gasca



RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Police Department along with Child Protective Services are searching for Amanda Ibarra Gasca and Ivan Ruiz, or Vante Rojas,

Both are wanted in connection to an endangered children case.

Gasca, the mother, should be traveling with three children ages 10, 8, and almost 2 years old -- along with her boyfriend, Ruiz.

According to police, the couple should be driving a tan or gold 2004 Ford Explorer with Illinois temporary plates.

Officers have attempted to locate the children and indications are that the adults could possibly be avoiding contact with authorities.

Ivan Ruiz



Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Missing & Exploited Children has issued an alert for Gasca and the children.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of these missing persons, you are asked to contact the Racine Police Department Investigators Unit at 262-635-7756.

You may also contact Crimestoppers at 262-636-9330, or by texting RACS plus the message or CRIMES (274637) and referring to Tipsoft I.D. #TIP417 with your text message.