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Toddler Abducted in Louisiana, Amber Alert Issued
1 Oct
Summary
- 2-year-old Christopher Cooper abducted on September 30, 2025
- Last seen in white 2011 GMC Yukon on Interstate 55 near Kentwood
- Suspect is James Mercier, a white male
On September 30, 2025, a 2-year-old boy named Christopher Cooper was abducted in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. An Amber Alert has been issued by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office to aid in the search for the missing child.
According to the authorities, Cooper was last seen at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, traveling southbound on Interstate 55 near Kentwood in a white 2011 GMC Yukon. The Amber Alert was requested at 10:45 p.m. the same night.
The suspect in the abduction is a white male named James Mercier. Mercier is described as having brown eyes and brown hair, standing 5'9" tall and weighing around 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing black pants and carrying a white or gray shirt.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the whereabouts of Mercier and Cooper to immediately contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office or dial 911. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement is working tirelessly to locate the missing child and apprehend the suspect.
