An Illinois couple and their two children have been missing for more than two months, police say, revealing husband previously ordered away from family home after domestic violence incident Did.
Stephen Lutz, 44, Monica Lutz, 34, and their children Nicholas, 9, and Aiden, 11, were reported missing by relatives on February 10. . Midnight, according to the Missing Persons Awareness Network flyer.
The family’s phone last rang in Richmond, Indiana, according to the flyer. share On Facebook at Newton Police Department. Authorities said the phone was cut off afterward.
Police attempted to locate the family on February 14, according to a news release. The police department said there was no evidence to suggest the family was in imminent danger at this time, but “due to the length of time the parties have been missing, we are taking necessary precautions.” The missing person recognition network said in a flyer that the family was believed to be in “grave danger”.
Police could not be reached for comment on Saturday.
Police said Stephen Lutz appeared in court via Zoom in January over a home battery claim. He was released on bail on the condition that he would not contact or enter the home of the victim or his family, according to a news release. The case is still pending.
Authorities said there had been previous reports of domestic violence in the home.An arrest warrant was issued for Stephen Lutz.
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