Campbell County Sheriff’s Office Issues Alert for Missing Child Abducted by Parent; Public Assistance Requested

Warrant issued for Cal Lee Davis Jr. after failing to return daughter, Peyton Marie Knight, to her legal guardian.

RUSTBURG, VA - Campbell County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Cal Lee Davis Jr. and his 5-year-old daughter, Peyton Marie Knight.

Davis is currently wanted for abduction and contributing to the delinquency of a minor following an ongoing custody investigation. He failed to return Peyton to her legal guardian as required. Authorities believe Peyton is currently with Davis.  Davis is known to frequent Campbell County, Appomattox County and the City of Lynchburg, but their whereabouts are unknown at this time. (Photos are embedded below)

Those with information on the location of either individual is urged to immediately contact:

• Campbell County Sheriff's Office at (434) 332-9574; or
• Crimestoppers at 1-888-798-5900

Community members may also visit the Central Virginia Crime Stoppers website at www.cvcrimestoppers.org, enter a tip online at https://p3tips.com, or use the P3 app on mobile devices.

At this time, this situation does not meet the criteria of an AMBER alert or CODI alert.  Your assistance could be critical in ensuring the safe return of Peyton Marie Knight. 

ANY FURTHER INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS CRIME WILL BE PUBLISHED AS AN UPDATE.

For media inquiries, please contact Captain Brian Murray, PIO 

at bjmurray@campbellcountyva.gov.