Faulkner County authorities seek missing children believed with non-custodial parent

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Authorities are searching for two children believed to be with their non-custodial parent, Phillip Andrew Brussel, 39.

Colt Ryder Brussel, 8, is described as a white male, 4 feet 2 inches tall, 100 pounds, with sandy blonde hair and blue eyes. Bradley Browning Brussel, 5, is described as a white male, 3 feet 5 inches tall, 60 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

The children were last seen around 6 a.m. Sept. 20 at a home on Wye Mountain Estate Loop in Bigelow. Officials believe they may have traveled to Florida.

Phillip Andrew Brussel is described as a white male, 6 feet tall, 245 pounds, bald with a brown beard and hazel eyes. He is believed to be driving a red 2016 Chrysler Town & Country minivan with Arkansas license plate USAMVCT. A novelty plate on the front reads: “SPOILED AND PROUD OF IT.” The vehicle is reported stolen.




Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the children or suspect is asked to contact the Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office at (501) 450-4914.

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