Hey, did you hear about the Amber Alert issued for Kennedy Harrington, a 6-year-old girl in Texas? The Texas Department of Public Safety issued this alert for her on Wednesday.
Kennedy was last seen with Deandre at 7:47 in the 13100 Block of Beals Circle, San Antonio. They are believed to be traveling in a gray Malibu/Impala. Deandre, a 36-year-old man, has distinctive tattoos on his legs and finger.
Kennedy has sandy hair and hazel eyes, standing at 3 feet 6 inches tall and weighing about 60 pounds. If you have any information or tips, please contact the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office or dial 911.
Insights on Amber Alerts
Did you know that by 2023, AMBER Alerts helped find 1,200 missing children, with 180 lives saved through emergency alerts? Each child in the alert had been reported missing to the police.
According to Alan S. Nanavaty, the Executive Director for Special Programs at the Department of Homeland Security, the goal of AMBER Alerts is to rally community support for finding missing children.
So far, less than 200 AMBER alerts are issued annually, disseminated through various channels like radio, TV, road signs, and even cellphones. This system is used across all 50 US states and in territories like Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Other Recent Amber Alerts
Let’s talk about other recent AMBER Alerts. A case in Wisconsin involving Elijah Vue, who disappeared over 3 months ago, led to the arrest of individuals for his abuse.
In Tennessee, a 15-year-old named Sebastian Rogers went missing on February 26. He has a medical condition that could affect his safe return.