Authorities say Travis Decker is homeless and may be living in his vehicle or at various hotels and motels in the area. (Wenatchee Police Department)
Chelan County, Wash.
Multiple agencies say they are joining forces to find a Washington man wanted for murder after his three young daughters were found dead on Monday.
The U.S. Marshals Service said it offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest of 32-year-old Travis Decker.
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, Wenatchee Police Department, U.S. Border Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations are just a few of the agencies working to locate Decker.
Authorities said the situation started last Friday, when the mother of the girls reported Decker did not return them after a planned visit.
Over the weekend, police looked for the children and Decker, who was believed to be living out of a white 2017 GMC Sierra pickup with Washington plates.
Police said Decker’s truck was later found on Monday near the Rock Island Campground, about 20 miles away from Wenatchee.
The Wenatchee Police Department said the bodies of 9-year-old Paityn Decker, 8-year-old Evelyn Decker, and 5-year-old Olivia Decker were also found near the campground.
Court documents obtained by KCPQ and KIRO say that the girls likely died from asphyxiation.
KCPQ reports that the truck had two bloody handprints on it and had personal items such as blankets, food, car seats and a wallet on the center console. The camp showed signs of recent activity, with a tent and cooler located a short distance away.
Travis Decker’s cell phone activity showed he drove to and left the same campground a day before the kidnapping, court documents said.
KIRO reports that officers also found zip ties and plastic bags tossed throughout the area.
Anyone who may have seen Travis Decker or knows his current location has been asked to call 911.
He is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighing 190 pounds, with black hair in a ponytail and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a light shirt and dark shorts.
Authorities are also urging anyone who sees Travis Decker to not approach him for safety reasons. Police said he may be armed and is a veteran with extensive training.