Urgent AMBER Alert Issued for Missing 9-Year-Old Durham Boy

Body: 1. The Disappearance: Geon King was last seen wearing a black hoodie and sweatpants. He is described as a Black male, approximately 4 feet 10 inches tall, with brown hair, brown eyes, and weighing around 100 pounds. His biological mother, Mariah King, is described as a Black female, around 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Mariah was last seen wearing gray sweatpants and a black crop top, with her hair in a bun. They were last seen leaving a residence on foot in the 200 block of South Benjamine Street at approximately 6 p.m. 2. The AMBER Alert: An AMBER Alert is a critical notification system used to quickly disseminate information about missing children. It is activated when law enforcement believes that a child has been abducted and is in imminent danger. The alert system mobilizes the community, media outlets, and law enforcement agencies to aid in the search for the missing child. In this case, the AMBER Alert was issued to raise awareness and gather information to locate Geon King and bring him back safely. 3. Seeking Assistance: The Durham Police Department is urging anyone with information about Geon King's whereabouts to immediately contact them at (919) 475-2511. Alternatively, individuals can call 911 or *HP to report any relevant information. Every piece of information, no matter how small, could be crucial in finding Geon and ensuring his well-being. The cooperation of the community is instrumental in such cases, and the police are relying on the public's assistance to help reunite Geon with his loved ones.