Pitkin, LA – A Level II Endangered/Missing Child Alert has been issued for a 6-year-old boy last seen Friday night in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
According to the Louisiana State Police, Landen Stephens was last seen at his home in Pitkin on Ernest Thompson Road around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025. Authorities say the alert was requested by the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office and formally issued statewide at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Saturday.
Stephens is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing 3 feet tall and weighing about 70 pounds. He was last seen wearing black and gray shorts with no shirt.
Police are urging anyone with information about Stephens’ whereabouts to immediately contact the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office at (337) 238-1311 or dial 911. Officials emphasize that all questions and updates will be handled through the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office.
The Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section is assisting in the statewide distribution of the alert. Residents in Vernon Parish and surrounding areas are asked to stay vigilant and report any potential sightings.
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