It has been nearly a week since 20-month-old Quinton Simon disappeared from his Savannah home.In that time, multiple law enforcement agencies, as well as neighbors, have scoured the area hoping for any sign of the toddler.On Monday, Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley said the 911 call placed by Quinton’s mother would not be publicly released, so as not to hurt the ongoing investigation.Below: Chatham County police chief gives Monday update in search for toddler Quinton SimonTRENDING STORIESPolice re-investigate pool in search for missing Savannah toddler, block release of 911 callTimeline: The Search for Missing Savannah Toddler Quinton SimonMissing in Georgia: Police searching for 13-year-old boy who disappeared during the weekendBut a dispatch call obtained by WJCL sheds some light on what authorities were told the morning of Quinton’s disappearance.”Complainant advised her 1-year-old son is missing,” the dispatcher is heard saying. “She woke up, her door was open. Advised he’s unable to open a door. Thinks someone came in and took him.”That was Wednesday, October 5. Quinton was last seen at the home around 6 a.m. He was noticed missing regarding three hours later.On Monday, Chatham Fire was called out to the home to begin pumping the backyard pool. It’s unclear if they found any clues. In all, more than 40 FBI agents and personnel are assisting with the investigation.Chatham County Police previously said they don’t believe there was any foul play involved and hope Quinton is still alive.Court documents obtained by WJCL show that the family was at odds before Quinton’s disappearance.The documents show that Billie Jo Howell, Quinton’s grandmother, attempted to remove the child’s mother, Leilani, and her boyfriend, Daniel Youngkin, from the home.Billie Jo, Leilani’s mother, said in the document “They have damaged my property and at this point no one is living in peace.”She added that she wanted Leilani and Daniel out “as soon as possible.” Documents also show that Quinton’s grandparents, Billie Jo and her husband, are the ones who have custody of Quinton and his 3-year-old brother. Below video: Hear from Quinton’s grandparents”She hasn’t always done the right thing,” Billie Jo said of her daughter on Thursday. “Sometimes she does really great, sometimes she doesn’t. I don’t know what to think right now. I don’t know what to believe, because I don’t think anybody ever believes this is going to happen to them. I don’t know if I can trust her or I don’t. I just know I’m hurting and I want this baby home. He’s my baby.”Chief Hadley says police will leave no stone unturned in the search. “There’s a very sequential process that takes place here,” Hadley said Friday. “It may be frustrating to the general public, it may be frustrating to y’all that things aren’t developing as quickly as you may like. But we’ve got to make sure that we’re doing the right thing, that we’re being lawful, making sure we dot our I’s and cross our T’s. So that if we discover evidence, it can be admissible in court and we can use it in court if we have to.” Police say a search has been conducted of the home, the backyard pool and a nearby pond.A tipline has been established for information regarding the case: 912-667-3134. Below video: Initial coverage of disappearance
It has been nearly a week since 20-month-old Quinton Simon disappeared from his Savannah home.
In that time, multiple law enforcement agencies, as well as neighbors, have scoured the area hoping for any sign of the toddler.
On Monday, Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley said the 911 call placed by Quinton’s mother would not be publicly released, so as not to hurt the ongoing investigation.
Below: Chatham County police chief gives Monday update in search for toddler Quinton Simon
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But a dispatch call obtained by WJCL sheds some light on what authorities were told the morning of Quinton’s disappearance.
“Complainant advised her 1-year-old son is missing,” the dispatcher is heard saying. “She woke up, her door was open. Advised he’s unable to open a door. Thinks someone came in and took him.”
That was Wednesday, October 5. Quinton was last seen at the home around 6 a.m. He was noticed missing regarding three hours later.
On Monday, Chatham Fire was called out to the home to begin pumping the backyard pool. It’s unclear if they found any clues.
In all, more than 40 FBI agents and personnel are assisting with the investigation.
Chatham County Police previously said they don’t believe there was any foul play involved and hope Quinton is still alive.
Court documents obtained by WJCL show that the family was at odds before Quinton’s disappearance.
The documents show that Billie Jo Howell, Quinton’s grandmother, attempted to remove the child’s mother, Leilani, and her boyfriend, Daniel Youngkin, from the home.
Billie Jo, Leilani’s mother, said in the document “They have damaged my property and at this point no one is living in peace.”
She added that she wanted Leilani and Daniel out “as soon as possible.”
Documents also show that Quinton’s grandparents, Billie Jo and her husband, are the ones who have custody of Quinton and his 3-year-old brother.
Below video: Hear from Quinton’s grandparents
“She hasn’t always done the right thing,” Billie Jo said of her daughter on Thursday. “Sometimes she does really great, sometimes she doesn’t. I don’t know what to think right now. I don’t know what to believe, because I don’t think anybody ever believes this is going to happen to them. I don’t know if I can trust her or I don’t. I just know I’m hurting and I want this baby home. He’s my baby.”
Chief Hadley says police will leave no stone unturned in the search.
“There’s a very sequential process that takes place here,” Hadley said Friday. “It may be frustrating to the general public, it may be frustrating to y’all that things aren’t developing as quickly as you may like. But we’ve got to make sure that we’re doing the right thing, that we’re being lawful, making sure we dot our I’s and cross our T’s. So that if we discover evidence, it can be admissible in court and we can use it in court if we have to.”
Police say a search has been conducted of the home, the backyard pool and a nearby pond.
A tipline has been established for information regarding the case: 912-667-3134.
Below video: Initial coverage of disappearance
