The search for 16-year-old Cortez McConer Jr., missing from his Grand Rapids home, continues as both relatives and authorities have called upon the community to aid in their efforts. Grand Rapids Police Department has been actively seeking information on the teenager's whereabouts, offering a line for tips, and working alongside the family and other law enforcement agencies.
In recent developments, those close to Cortez gathered in Rockford yesterday to scour the area—a site linked to the last person known to have communicated with Cortez. The Grand Rapids Police mentioned they have been able to gather several tips regarding the teen's last known location. Yet, specific details haven't been publicly disclosed as the investigation proceeds. The GRPD encourages anyone with information to promptly come forward, not only to assist the family but to also ensure Cortez can safely be brought home. According to WOOD TV, the teen's mother, Kisha Haggerty, spoke openly about her fears, imploring the public to understand that her boy is not a runaway but "a loved child that his parents and family so dearly miss."
The community's involvement thus far has been described as substantial, with the mother praising the efforts of friends, family, and neighbors. "The community has turned out tremendously…They just keep reposting, keep sharing his posts. We had a very good turnout for the search today," Kisha Haggerty expressed in a statement obtained by FOX 17 News. The unified effort highlights a shared urgency to bring resolution to the McConer family's ordeal.
In a direct message to her son during an interview, Haggerty stated, "Babe, come home. We miss you so much. I promise I won't be upset. Just come home. We miss you. We miss you so bad. Please come home to us. Please, please, please.” Supporting the emotional plea of the mother, as per FOX 17 News.
Cortez McConer Sr. also reached out saying, “Cortez, if you’re out there, just please come home. We miss you, we love you," as reported by WOOD TV.
The community is still urged to remain vigilant and report any possible sightings or information to GRPD at (616) 456-3380 or Silent Observer at (616) 774-2345, as echoed in the publications from MLive.
