SAN DIEGO, CA - Damon van Dam assisted volunteers from the Laura Recovery Center Tuesday in helping search for his missing daughter, seven year old Danielle van Dam. Searchers located some articles in a canyon area near Sabre Springs Parkway and Poway Road. Police collected a backpack and denim overalls, but they do not believe they are related to Danielle's disappearance.

SAN DIEGO, CA - Police returned to the home of a neighbor of missing seven year old Danielle van Dam Wednesday. Officers arrived at David Westerfield's house around 6pm. They stayed for about five hours before removing more property. In a written statement, investigators would only say they were there to serve a search warrant. Danielle van Dam has been missing since February 2. No arrests have been made in the case.

SAN DIEGO , CA - Police returned to the Van Dam home Tuesday. According to a department spokesperson, they were there to complete a procedure that was initiated during an earlier visit. Investigators removed more evidence from the home. They say the two week investigation has yielded in excess of 100 pieces of potential evidence.

SAN DIEGO , CA - For the second time in as many days Wednesday, investigators returned to the van Dam home and removed more potential evidence. The closet doors were taken from Danielle's room. Authorities hope to remove finger prints from the doors.

SAN DIEGO , CA - The search for Danielle van Dam went south of the border to Mexico Thursday. San Diego Police say a tip led them to a location reported to be in Tijuana. No information was released about this part of the investigation.

SAN DIEGO, CA - Police made an arrest in the case of a missing seven year old Sabre Springs girl. Danielle van Dam was reported missing on February 2nd. Forty-nine year old David Westerfield was taken into custody at his attorney's office Friday morning. At this point Mr. Westerfield has been charged with kidnapping. Authorities indicate that DNA evidence was recovered from an article of Westerfield's clothing as well as from his motorhome. Additional charges are anticipated.

SAN DIEGO, CA - At a press conference Monday morning, San Diego County District Attorney Paul Pfingst announced that murder charges will be added in the case against David Westerfield. Westerfield was arrested Friday and charged with kidnapping related to the disappearance of seven year old Danielle van Dam. Danielle was reported missing on February 2nd and she hasn't been seen since. Westerfield's arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday at 1:30pm.