REXBURG, Idaho (CBS2 News) — May 25 is JJ Vallow's eighth birthday.

He and his sister, Tylee, have not been seen since September 2019.

In light of that, Rexburg Police Department Assistant Chief Gary Hagen released the following note:

'Good morning! I’d first and foremost like to formally thank each and every one of you who have reached out to our department over the last 7 months and have offered your assistance and help covering the case of the missing children from Rexburg Idaho, J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan.

We can’t express enough how appreciative we are for all of the officers, the community, family members and news media outlets near and far who have dedicated thousands of hours in the search of J.J. and Tylee and that will continue to do so until we have resolve in this case.

We would like everyone to know that today (May 25th) is J.J. Vallow’s 8th Birthday and that we continue to hope and pray for the safe return of both of these beautiful children each and every day. We urge the public to continue to be vigilant for J.J. and Tylee and if you have any tips or information regarding their whereabouts, please contact the Rexburg Police Department at 208-359-3008.

Asst. Chief Hagen

Rexburg Police Department'

JJ and Tylee's mother, Lori, faces five charges related to her missing kids. She is due back in court July 9 for a preliminary hearing.

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