Authorities in Columbus are urgently seeking the public's assistance in locating two young children reported missing after they were last seen yesterday evening. According to the Columbus Division of Police, six-year-old Jamila Austin, and five-year-old Kenneth Austin were allegedly abducted by a family member near Brookshire Court on the city's east side.
The siblings were last observed around 7 p.m., with Jamila wearing blue jean shorts, a white crop top, and sandals, as reported by NBC4i. Kenneth was described as wearing orange Mickey Mouse pants, a black and red Mickey Mouse shirt, and black sneakers. The authorities have described Jamila as approximately four feet tall and weighing 55 pounds and Kenneth as around three feet tall and weighing 50 pounds, according to the information provided by ABC6.
Police are keen to gather details that could lead to the children's whereabouts and have circulated their descriptions widely across media platforms. The pressure to find Jamila and Kenneth quickly is palpable, as every passing moment could be critical in an abduction scenario. Law enforcement officers have made a public appeal for assistance; they are urging anyone with information to get in touch immediately to aid the recovery efforts.
Anyone who might have seen the children or has any information about their disappearance is encouraged to contact the Columbus police at 614-645-4545. As mentioned in a statement obtained by WBNS, the case number to reference is 243009404.