Amber Alert issued for girl, 7, missing from Ohio, roughly an hour from Pittsburgh
Police are searching for a missing 7-year-old girl from Ohio who was last seen playing in her backyard on Tuesday evening.
The girl, identified as Aaliyah Timmons, was last seen around 7:30 p.m. in the 1600 block of 10th Street NE in Massillon, Ohio. She is described as being 4 feet tall, weighing 50 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink shirt, blue jeans, and pink shoes.
Police said Aaliyah's parents called 911 after they couldn't find her in the backyard. A search of the area was conducted by police, but Aaliyah was not found.
An Amber Alert has been issued for Aaliyah. The alert is in effect for Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan.
Anyone with information about Aaliyah's whereabouts is asked to call the Massillon Police Department at 330-832-9811.
What is an Amber Alert?
An Amber Alert is a child abduction emergency alert system. It is activated when a child is abducted or is at risk of being abducted. The alert is broadcast on radio and television, and is also sent to cell phones in the affected area.
Amber Alerts have been successful in helping to find missing children. In 2020, there were 234 Amber Alerts issued in the United States. Of those alerts, 221 children were found alive.
What should you do if you see an Amber Alert?
If you see an Amber Alert, pay attention to the information that is being provided. If you see the child, call 911 immediately.
You can also help by spreading the word about the Amber Alert. Share the information on social media, and tell your friends and family about it.
How can you help prevent child abduction?
There are a number of things you can do to help prevent child abduction.
- Talk to your children about stranger danger.
- Teach your children to never go anywhere with a stranger.
- Supervise your children at all times.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Report any suspicious activity to the police.
Conclusion
Amber Alerts are an important tool in helping to find missing children. If you see an Amber Alert, pay attention to the information that is being provided. If you see the child, call 911 immediately. You can also help by spreading the word about the Amber Alert.
