Maryland & Amber Alert

Maryland & Amber Alert, Law enforcement officials continue to look for an 11-year-old girl who was reported missing after her mother was found dead at a Baltimore County home.

Police say emergency workers called to a Dundalk home Thursday found 36-year-old Bobbie Cortez dead at her home in the 3100 block of Ardee Way in Dundalk, Md. Homicide detectives then learned that Caitlyn Virts was missing from the home.

An Amber Alert was issued for Caitlyn on Thursday. She is believed to be with her father, 38-year-old Timothy Virts.

Police are concerned for Caitlyn’s safety because she is not supposed to be with her father. She is described as white, 5 feet tall, weighing 80 pounds and may be wearing glasses.

Police said the United States Attorney’s Office in Maryland charged Virts with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution Friday.

Timothy Virts is described as white, 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighing 280 pounds. Police say he may be driving a 1999 black Dodge Durango with Maryland plates 5AJ4458.