Cockeysville, MD – Baltimore County police are asking for the public’s help tonight as officers search for a missing 12-year-old boy last seen in the Cockeysville area.
According to the Baltimore County Police Department, Mekhi Stewart, 12, was last seen around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night in Cockeysville, located in northern Baltimore County near the Baltimore metropolitan area. Authorities have classified the case as a critical missing child investigation.
Police describe Mekhi as approximately 5 feet tall and weighing about 110 pounds. A clothing description was not immediately available at the time of the alert. A photo released by police shows the child with short, curly hair, wearing a light-colored shirt under a dark zip-up jacket.
Officials say time is critical in cases involving missing juveniles and are urging anyone who may have seen Mekhi or has information about his whereabouts to come forward immediately.
The search remains active across Baltimore County, with officers following up on tips and reviewing available information. Police have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or contact the Baltimore County Police Department at (410) 887-1820. Even small details, police say, could help bring the child home safely.
Residents in Cockeysville and surrounding areas are encouraged to remain alert and share verified information to help expand the search.
If you live nearby, police recommend checking home security cameras, doorbell footage, and nearby streets or public areas where the child may have been seen.
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