AMBER Alert Issued for Missing 5-Year-Old in Afton, Missouri
AFTON, MO – Authorities in St. Louis County are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating 5-year-old Alesia Dawson, who was abducted Monday morning in Afton, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol issued an AMBER Alert just after 9:15 a.m. following the child’s disappearance.
Details of the Abduction
According to police reports, Alesia was taken at approximately 8:00 a.m. from the 8900 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Afton. She was reportedly taken in a stolen vehicle. While the vehicle has since been recovered, Alesia Dawson remains missing, prompting a widespread search effort.
Alesia Dawson: Description
Alesia is described as a Black female with her hair styled in four ponytails. When last seen, she was wearing a pink T-shirt with a “Flower Power” design and blue shorts. Her safety is the top priority, and authorities are working tirelessly to bring her home.
How You Can Help
If you have any information regarding Alesia Dawson’s whereabouts, or if you believe you may have seen her, please call 911 immediately. Even the smallest detail could be crucial in this investigation.
The St. Louis County Police Department is coordinating with the Missouri State Highway Patrol and other local agencies to maximize search efforts. The AMBER Alert system is activated when a law enforcement agency determines that a child abduction has likely occurred and the child is in imminent danger.
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