Human remains found in Wisconsin town where Elijah Vue disappeared

( NewsNation ) — Wisconsin law enforcement is investigating skeletal remains found in Two Rivers, the same town missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue was last known to be.

A local deer hunter discovered the remains on private property and called authorities on Saturday, Sept. 7.

“We are fully aware of the ongoing case of missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue, who disappeared in February. However, at this time, we are unable to confirm if the remains discovered are related to this case,” the Maitowoc County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post.

The sheriff’s office said in the post that identification of the race, sex and age of the remains will be a “lengthy process.”

Vue disappeared in northeastern Wisconsin in February. He was last believed to be at the house of Jesse Vang, who was dating his mother, Katrina Baur.

Vang was watching Vue when he went missing, with Baur confirming the toddler had been with him for about a week for “ discipline .” Both Baur and Vang have been arrested and charged with child neglect since.

Search efforts by authorities and community volunteers have continued since his disappearance. In March, Vue’s blanket was found and a “ vehicle of interest ” was seized.

Anyone with information on Vue should call the Two Rivers Police tip line at 844-267-6648 or contact the Manitowoc County Crime Stoppers.

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