Randolph County, N.C. — Authorities have issued an urgent AMBER Alert for 1-year-old Iris Everly-Marie Fargis, who was reported missing in Randolph County. Law enforcement believes she was abducted and is calling on the public to remain vigilant.
What Happened
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Iris was last seen in Randleman, North Carolina, on Monday. Officials say she may be traveling with 26-year-old Tyler Ray Toodle in a black 2018 Honda Civic with North Carolina license plate JMS-6500. The vehicle has dark tinted windows.
Description of Iris Everly-Marie Fargis
Iris is described as a white female, about 2 feet 1 inch tall, weighing 23 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing an orange Halloween-themed shirt featuring a white ghost, paired with black tights decorated with pumpkins and candy.
Suspect Information
Authorities have identified Tyler Ray Toodle as the suspect in the abduction. Toodle is a white male, 6 feet tall, weighing 175 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He has several tattoos, including:
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“336” in blue ink on his left arm
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“Respect” and a red dollar sign on his forearms
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“My Sisters Protector” on his left arm
Toodle also has visible acne scars and facial scabs. Investigators believe he may have connections to Sampson, Caswell, and Alamance Counties.
Public Response and Ongoing Search
The case has sparked urgent concern across the region. Community members have taken to social media to share Iris’s photo and vehicle details in hopes of aiding in her safe return. Authorities emphasize that time is critical in cases like this and are urging the public to stay alert.
What Authorities Are Saying
“This case remains under active investigation, and the safe recovery of Iris is our top priority,” the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
Anyone with information on Iris Everly-Marie Fargis or the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to call the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office at (336) 318-6778 or dial 911 immediately.
This story may be updated with more information as it becomes available.
