LONG BEACH, Calif. – Authorities have issued an AMBER Alert following the abduction of a 4-year-old boy in Long Beach on Tuesday.
The California Highway Patrol identified the child as Justin Chan, who was reportedly taken near Linden Avenue and 1st Street at around 5:30 p.m. The suspect, driving a 2021 gray Honda Accord sedan with California license plate 8XPG349, allegedly placed the boy inside the vehicle before fleeing the scene.
Chan is described as 3 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 35 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and red pants. Authorities have not released a description of the suspect at this time.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the boy or the suspect’s vehicle is urged to call 911 immediately. The urgency and importance of this situation cannot be understated, and authorities are calling on the public to assist in the safe recovery of the child.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the abduction and any potential motives are still under investigation. The activation of an AMBER Alert underscores the serious nature of the situation, as law enforcement agencies work to gather any relevant information that may aid in finding and safely returning Justin Chan to his family.
The community’s vigilance and cooperation is essential in helping to locate the missing child, and any leads, sightings, or tips that may arise are being treated with the utmost importance as the search continues.
Authorities are encouraging the public to remain alert and to immediately report any potential developments related to this incident, as the focus remains on ensuring the well-being and safe return of Justin Chan.