UPDATE: The Chapel Hill Police Department issued an update at 8:45 p.m. saying Jaxton Brown was safely located in Durham.
A spokesperson for the department said Tuesday that its investigation is still ongoing and no charges have been filed at this time. Police received notice from Child Protection Services on Friday that it had a court order for custody of Brown and needing help locating the infant. By Monday, the North Carolina Center for Missing Persons determined the case met the requirements of an Amber Alert, according to Chapel Hill Police.
The Chapel Hill Police Department helped issue an Amber Alert on Monday night as officers are seeking an eight-day-old infant who investigators say is believed to be in danger.
A release from the department said Jaxton Brown, a child born on February 18, was last seen on Friday, February 23. Police said the infant was seen at the Red Roof Inn at 5623 Fordham Boulevard, which is close to Interstate 40 and the Durham County line.
Photo via the Chapel Hill Police Department.
Chapel Hill Police said Brown is believed to be with his parents, 29-year-old Justin Lee Brown of Durham and 26-year-old Destinee Ariel Cothran of Garner. Monday’s release said they may be driving a white 1997 Mercury Mystique with a temporary North Carolina tag. Police said the number is 29279542.
Anyone who may have information on Brown’s location, well-being or parents is encouraged to call 911 or contact the Chapel Hill Police Department directly at 919-968-2760. Those who wish to remain anonymous can also use the Chapel Hill-Carrboro-UNC CrimeStoppers hotline by calling 919-942-7515 or visiting the CrimeStoppers website.
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