AMBER Alert Issued for Missing Child in Tangipahoa Parish: Critical Details Revealed
Urgent AMBER Alert: 2YearOld Christopher Cooper Abducted
An urgent AMBER Alert has been activated for Christopher Cooper, a 2yearold boy, following his reported abduction. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office issued the alert after Cooper was last seen around 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The child was believed to be traveling southbound on Interstate 55 near Kentwood, Louisiana, in a white 2011 GMC Yukon.
Search Underway for Suspect in White GMC Yukon
The Louisiana State Police (LSP) was notified of the situation and issued the AMBER Alert at approximately 10:45 p.m. Authorities are on the lookout for James Mercier, who is suspected to be with Cooper. They were last seen in the said vehicle, which carries the Mississippi license plate PJT070.
Descriptions Released to Aid Public Assistance
- Christopher Cooper: A lightskinned Black male, with brown eyes, short black hair, measuring 3 feet 2 inches in height and weighing about 4050 pounds. He was wearing a red shirt, black shorts, and blue Crocs shoes at the time of his disappearance.
- James Mercier: A white male, with brown eyes and brown hair, standing 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds. Mercier was last seen wearing black pants and was shirtless, although he had a white or gray shirt with him.
Public Urged to Report Sightings Immediately
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Christopher Cooper or James Mercier to contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office immediately at (985) 3456150 or dial 911. Prompt cooperation from the public could prove pivotal in ensuring the swift and safe recovery of the abducted child.
For additional inquiries, please direct all questions to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office as they lead the investigation in cooperation with state police.
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