A small community in New York is holding its breath tonight after two young children disappeared under deeply concerning circumstances — and authorities say every minute now matters.

Lincoln Koschuk, just 4 years old, and his 6-year-old sister, Amora Koschuk, were last seen on Friday afternoon after being picked up from school in Angelica. Since then, there has been no confirmed contact, no sign of the children, and growing fear about what may have happened after they left school grounds.

Now, investigators are urgently asking the public to help locate the missing siblings before it is too late.

According to authorities, Lincoln and Amora were last seen around 2:45 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026. Both children have blue eyes and brown hair. What began as a normal school pickup has now turned into a frightening missing children investigation that has spread rapidly across social media.

Police believe the children may be with their biological mother, Nicole Koschuk, who authorities say could be experiencing a compromised mental state. That detail has dramatically intensified concerns for the children’s safety.

Investigators say Nicole’s phone is currently turned off, making it much harder to track their movements. However, officials revealed that the last known phone signal was detected near Alden on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

That single phone ping may be one of the only clues authorities currently have.

The family may also be traveling in a white 2020 Kia Sorento with New York license plate LNU-9500. Police are asking everyone — especially drivers, gas station workers, hotel employees, and people in nearby communities — to remain alert for the vehicle or any possible sightings of the children.

Cases involving missing young children are among the most urgent situations law enforcement can face. At ages four and six, Lincoln and Amora are incredibly vulnerable and unable to protect themselves if they are in danger. That reality is exactly why this case has captured the attention of thousands online within just hours.

Social media users across the country are now sharing the children’s photos in hopes that someone, somewhere, recognizes the siblings or spots the vehicle before authorities lose valuable time.

Behind every viral share is a terrified family desperately hoping for a miracle.

Friends and community members say the disappearance has shaken the town emotionally. Parents are hugging their own children tighter tonight. Teachers are struggling to process the sudden disappearance of two students who were sitting in classrooms just days ago. Many cannot stop thinking about what Lincoln and Amora may be experiencing right now.

Are they scared?
Are they cold?
Do they know people are searching for them?

Those painful questions are exactly why law enforcement says public awareness is critical.

In many missing children cases, it only takes one witness, one traffic camera, one gas station sighting, or one social media share to completely change the direction of an investigation. Someone may have unknowingly seen the white Kia Sorento parked somewhere unusual. Another person may remember seeing two young children with a woman who appeared distressed.

Even the smallest detail could become the breakthrough investigators need.

Authorities have not released additional details about where Nicole Koschuk may be heading, but they continue actively searching and urging the public not to approach the family directly if spotted. Instead, witnesses are being asked to contact law enforcement immediately so trained officers can safely respond.

The emotional weight of cases like this spreads far beyond one family. Missing children stories strike a nerve across America because every parent understands the fear of not knowing where their child is. Every hour without answers becomes unbearable.

And for Lincoln and Amora’s loved ones, that nightmare is now very real.

Online communities dedicated to locating missing children are continuing to amplify the case, with thousands of users reposting alerts in hopes of reaching more people across New York and neighboring states. Advocates say the first few days of a disappearance are often the most critical, making rapid sharing incredibly important.

Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen Lincoln Koschuk, Amora Koschuk, Nicole Koschuk, or the white 2020 Kia Sorento with New York license plate LNU-9500 to contact the Allegany County Police Department immediately at (585) 268-9600.

No tip is too small.
No sighting should be ignored.

Right now, somewhere out there, two little children are missing.

A brother.
A sister.
Just four and six years old.

And tonight, an entire community is praying they make it home safely.

🙏 Please continue sharing Lincoln and Amora’s information across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X. One share could help save two young lives.