Authorities in River Rouge are calling on the community to aid in locating a missing 13-year-old boy with a cognitive disorder, last seen on the morning of Sunday, October 27. Identified as Christopher Brown Jr., the teenager was observed on security footage entering a dark-colored Chevrolet Tahoe, which is associated with his father, Christopher Allan Brown, 58, who is believed to have taken his son. This detail was confirmed by CBS News Detroit in their coverage of the incident.
Christopher Allan Brown recently had his parental rights terminated following an incident of child abuse, as reported by The Detroit News. The River Rouge Public Safety Department has since identified him as a suspect in his son's disappearance, cautioning the public against approaching him and to immediately contact law enforcement with any information. The vehicle's Florida plate number is DSM1544, and Brown is known to have ties with Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
Christopher was last observed wearing a black jacket, red shorts, and brown shoes, along with carrying a red binder. He stands between 5'2" and 5'4" tall and weighs approximately 175 pounds. In a statement obtained by FOX 2 Detroit, the family has attempted to reach Christopher on his cell phone without success, which they note is unusual behavior for the teen.
The investigation has further revealed that Christopher Allan Brown may have traveled from Florida to River Rouge specifically to lure his son, and they were last sighted in Toledo, Ohio. Detective Sgt. Joshua Smith of the River Rouge Public Safety Department informed The Detroit News of this concerning detail. Christopher Jr.'s brother, 32, had been his guardian following their mother's death earlier this month; both siblings having different fathers.
Anyone with information regarding Christopher Brown Jr.'s whereabouts or the movements of Christopher Allan Brown is strongly encouraged to contact the River Rouge Public Safety Department at 313-842-8700 ext. 1, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP, where tips can be submitted anonymously.
