Amber Alert for Marion Girls Canceled

Celsie L. Erwin and Corbyn Erwin were taken without permission by their stepfather, authorities say

UPDATE: The Amber Alert was canceled just before 1:30 p.m. Monday

An Amber Alert was issued Monday afternoon in hopes of finding two missing children.

Celsie L. Erwin, a 7-year-old girl, and Corbyn Erwin, a 9-year-old girl, were last seen in Marion City, Illinois.

Celsie stands 4 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 60 pounds. Corbyn stands 4 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 80 pounds, officials said.

The alert said the girls were taken by their stepfather, Damon H. Jones, without permission and has concealed their location. The children did not report to school on Monday.

Jones is a known drug abuser, the alert said.

Commuters should be on the lookout for a white 2006 Dodge Van with Illinois license plates 823R204.

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