Emergency Alert Issued
The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons has issued an urgent AMBER Alert for 15-year-old Isaiah Kavon Owens, who was reported missing from the New Bern area. Authorities believe the teenager, who is autistic and has a speech delay, may be in immediate danger.
Suspect and Vehicle Information
Investigators believe Isaiah is in the company of 43-year-old Kenneth Lee Brantley. Brantley was last seen at the Palace Motel, located at 1901 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Room 242. Authorities have issued a warning to the public: do not approach Brantley if sighted.
The pair is suspected to be traveling in a black 2012 GMC Yukon with South Carolina license plate XFH752, potentially heading toward South Carolina. Brantley is described as a Black male, 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing approximately 162 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt with a colorful design and gray pants.
Description of the Missing Teen
Isaiah Kavon Owens is described as a Black male, 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing approximately 100 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and red-and-blue sneakers.
The New Bern Police Department and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol are leading the investigation. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is urged to contact the New Bern Police Department at 252-633-2020 or call 911 immediately.