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Missing 8-Year-Old Found; Suspect Arrested in Wisconsin

4/6/2026

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Irene Lentz, an 8-year-old girl from Wautoma, Wisconsin, was located by the Nebraska State Patrol, and Joseph Nicpon is in custody.
An Amber Alert was issued after Irene went missing on Friday, believed to be with her mother, Betty Lentz, and Nicpon, a registered sex offender.
Authorities are concerned for Irene's safety as the suspects were last seen in a blue 2005 Buick Terraza.
The FBI is now involved in the investigation with local law enforcement agencies.
Anyone with information should contact the Wautoma Police Department.

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Story summary

Irene Lentz, an 8-year-old girl from Wautoma, Wisconsin, was located by the Nebraska State Patrol, and Joseph Nicpon is in custody.
An Amber Alert was issued after Irene went missing on Friday, believed to be with her mother, Betty Lentz, and Nicpon, a registered sex offender.
Authorities are concerned for Irene's safety as the suspects were last seen in a blue 2005 Buick Terraza.
The FBI is now involved in the investigation with local law enforcement agencies.
Anyone with information should contact the Wautoma Police Department.