Amber Alert Issued For Nikkole Dobson – Authorities in Crow Wing County are urgently seeking assistance in locating Nikkole Dobson, a pregnant woman, and her four children after they were abducted at gunpoint early Friday morning. The incident occurred around 1:50 a.m. on November 1 at a residence northeast of Brainerd, prompting the issuance of an Amber Alert as law enforcement scrambles to ensure their safe return. The missing woman, Nikkole Dobson, is 33 years old. She is described as being 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 198 pounds, with green eyes and reddish-brown hair.
The four children abducted alongside her are Brandon, 14; Haley, 11; Gracie, 7; and Chloe, 3. Authorities are deeply concerned for their well-being and are working around the clock to locate them. The suspect in the abduction is identified as Dobson’s boyfriend, Chad Aanerud, who is 35 years old. He is described as being 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 185 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. The vehicle believed to be involved in the abduction is a white 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan with Minnesota license plate AEC 351. Authorities are urging the public to stay vigilant and report any sightings of the vehicle or individuals immediately.
The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office is coordinating efforts with state and national agencies to locate the missing family. Authorities have emphasized the critical nature of this search, given the circumstances of the abduction and the vulnerable condition of Dobson, who is pregnant. Anyone with information is urged to contact law enforcement right away. The safety of Nikkole Dobson and her four children remains the top priority, and the community’s help is crucial in this ongoing search. As efforts continue, residents are encouraged to remain on high alert and provide any potential leads that could aid in the investigation.
