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Todd Sabatini and 22-Month-Old Son Found Safe on Milwaukee Bus

8/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Todd Sabatini and his 22-month-old son Theo were located safe on a Milwaukee city bus on Aug. 9, 2026.
They had left Sabatini’s McHenry home at noon on Aug. 8 and were reported missing by 4 p.m.
Police recovered the stroller behind Elm Street and identified the pair on surveillance video at Jewel-Osco and Taco Bell.
Deputy Chief Thomas Walsh received tips that prompted a city-bus search, prompting police to request information at 815-363-2130.

History

Historical Context

In 1996 the abduction and murder of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman in Texas led to Amber Alert system, later enshrined in Amber Hagerman Child Protection Act signed by President Bill Clinton. By 2005 all states used it, and National Center for Missing & Exploited Children notes 656 recoveries. Milwaukee Deputy Chief Thomas Walsh applies same protocol—bus surveillance tip line—to find infant Todd Sabatini.

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Story summary

Todd Sabatini and his 22-month-old son Theo were located safe on a Milwaukee city bus on Aug. 9, 2026.
They had left Sabatini’s McHenry home at noon on Aug. 8 and were reported missing by 4 p.m.
Police recovered the stroller behind Elm Street and identified the pair on surveillance video at Jewel-Osco and Taco Bell.
Deputy Chief Thomas Walsh received tips that prompted a city-bus search, prompting police to request information at 815-363-2130.

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