Why would the Amish decide not to have an artist's rendering of their younger daughter?

Hmm, interesting question. Perhaps there was a disagreement at home and/or at church about the pictures, so they compromised and offered a picture of only one girl. Perhaps they chose the older child because a 12 year old is more self sufficient than a 6 year old, possibly with more chances to be around multiple people (more able to communicate).

Their art and toys cannot bear images of a face. That’s why Amish dolls have blank faces. It’s a worldly thing that is against their beliefs.

But it was OK for one, but not the other, @trailsillustrated.

^ have no idea.

If I only had one chance at a picture, I’d also choose the older kid because that’s the kid most likely to escape.

They were going to do both kids, but the parents said no.

They found the kids, Amber Alert over.

Oh, thank you for the update @jca!!

“The Update Lady.” LOL