Friday Harbor, Washington – Authorities are searching for a 4-year-old boy and a 50-year-old woman reported missing, prompting a statewide endangered missing person advisory.
According to the Washington State Patrol, an Endangered Missing Person Advisory (EMPA) was activated on behalf of the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office for Dominik Marinkovich-Easterling and Madeline Marinkovich.
Dominik, 4, is described as 3 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 39 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue Hot Wheels T-shirt and blue plaid shorts or coat.
Madeline Marinkovich, 50, is described as 5 feet tall, weighing 110 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Her clothing at the time of disappearance is unknown.
Authorities said Madeline and Dominik were last seen at a King Street Station gas station in Seattle on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. Investigators believe they may be heading toward Northern California. Officials stated Madeline does not have permission to leave Washington state with Dominik, and the child is unable to return without assistance.
The advisory was issued Tuesday after law enforcement determined the case met EMPA criteria. The alert is broadcast statewide to assist in locating missing persons believed to be at risk.
Travelers, commuters and transit riders in the Seattle area may notice increased awareness efforts related to the advisory.
Anyone who sees the pair is urged to call 911 immediately. For non-emergency information, contact authorities at 360-378-4151. The case number is 26-000910.
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