St. Lucie County boy subject to AMBER Alert due to case of ‘parental abduction’
AMBER Alert Issued for Missing 12-Year-Old Boy Possibly Kidnapped by Father in St. Lucie County
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. – A statewide AMBER Alert has been issued on Friday by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for a 12-year-old boy from St. Lucie County who is believed to have been kidnapped by his own father. Leon Mason Scarborough was last seen on Thursday in the area of the 6500 block of Nuevo Lagos in Fort Pierce.
The FDLE is urging the public to be on the lookout for Scarborough and his father, Tracey Scarborough, as they may be traveling together. Tracey Scarborough, 54, resides in Indian River County. The authorities have expressed concerns for the child’s safety and are taking the situation seriously.
According to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, which has classified the case as a “parental abduction,” Leon Mason Scarborough was last seen wearing a dark-colored shirt and shorts, along with yellow Crocs. The child is described as approximately 5’6″ tall, weighing 130 pounds, with dark blonde hair and blue eyes. Additionally, he has a distinguishing mole on his left shoulder blade and is known to wear a prominent silver chain necklace.
In response to the alarming situation, law enforcement agencies are working swiftly to locate Leon and his father. They are urging anyone with information about their whereabouts to contact the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office at 772-465-5770 or Detective Jen Diaz at 772-462-3309. It is vital for the public to assist authorities in bringing the missing child back safely.
As the search intensifies, the community is advised to exercise caution and refrain from approaching the father or the child if spotted. Instead, individuals are asked to notify law enforcement immediately, allowing trained professionals to handle the delicate situation appropriately.
The AMBER Alert system has proven effective in previous cases, mobilizing communities and garnering significant attention to aid in the recovery of missing children. It is hoped that the extensive coverage and collective effort will result in the safe return of Leon Mason Scarborough. The authorities and concerned citizens alike are determined to bring this distressing situation to a swift and positive resolution.
If you have any information related to this case, please contact the authorities promptly, as every detail is crucial for the successful reunion of Leon Scarborough with his worried loved ones.
