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SUPPLY, N.C. (WNCN) — Authorities are searching for two missing North Carolina children who are believed to be in danger, prompting a statewide Amber Alert early Friday morning.
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According to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, 9-year-old Chance Tyler Wilcox and 11-year-old Wyatt Christopher Mark Wilcox were last seen on Thursday in the Oak Island-Supply area.
Investigators believe the children are with their father, 35-year-old Brandon Wilcox, who allegedly violated a court-issued non-secure custody order.
The sheriff’s office said concerns about the children’s safety and welfare were raised during contact with the Department of Social Services, prompting an immediate law enforcement response.
Deputies attempted to locate Brandon Wilcox and the children at a home on Southeast Frying Pan Road NEAR Supply, but they were no longer there when authorities arrived, according to deputies.
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Officials said the children’s current whereabouts are unknown. Investigators have not determined a direction of travel or the vehicle, if any, being used.
Chance Wilcox is described as 4-foot-8 tall with brown hair and brown eyes. Wyatt Wilcox is described as 5-foot-1 tall, with brown hair and brown eyes and wearing glasses.
Brandon Wilcox is described as 6-foot-3 feet tall with brown hair and blue eyes.
“Please do not approach,” the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post. “Contact law enforcement immediately with any sightings or information.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office at (910) 253-2777, call 911 or contact the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
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