A Missing/Endangered Child Alert has been issued for two missing children from Faulkner County who are believed to be with their non-custodial parent.
Authorities say Colt Ryder Brussel, 8, and Bradley Browning Brussel, 5, were last seen around 6 a.m. on September 20, 2025, at a residence on Wye Mountain Estate Loop in Bigelow. Investigators believe they may be traveling toward Florida.
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Colt Ryder Brussel: White male, age 8, 4’2”, 100 pounds, sandy blonde hair, blue eyes.
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Bradley Browning Brussel: White male, age 5, 3’5”, 60 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes.
The boys are believed to be with their non-custodial father, Phillip Andrew Brussel, 39. He is described as a white male, 6 feet tall, 245 pounds, bald with a brown beard, and hazel eyes.
Authorities say Brussel may be driving a red 2016 Chrysler Town & Country minivan with Arkansas license plate USAMVCT. The vehicle, which has been reported stolen, also features a novelty plate on the front that reads: “SPOILED AND PROUD OF IT.”
Anyone who sees Colt, Bradley, or Phillip Brussel—or who has information about their whereabouts—should immediately call the Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office at (501) 450-4914 or dial 911.
