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CHP issues Amber Alert for missing 3-year-old last seen in Kern County
By Danielle Smith at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
The California Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert about a missing child who was last seen in Kern County on Friday.
The alert, issued on behalf of the California City Police Department, said 3-year-old Emaria Peel and the armed suspect, 31-year-old Charnay Mclin, were last seen near Redwood ...
Key takeaway The alert, issued on behalf of the California City Police Department, said 3-year-old Emaria Peel and the armed suspect, 31-year-old Charnay Mclin, were last seen near Redwood Boulevard and 83rd Street in California City just before 7:20 p.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The issuance of an Amber Alert in Los Angeles County, in addition to Kern and Riverside counties, indicates the potential scope of the search for the missing 3-year-old. Given the suspect's believed mode of transportation, a 2021 gold Kia Sorento, and the fact that the alert was sent to a broad geographic area, it's likely that authorities are preparing for the possibility that the suspect may attempt to travel through or escape via the extensive highway network in the Greater Los Angeles area. Residents in these counties, particularly those who frequently travel on major highways, should be vigilant and report any sightings of the vehicle or individuals in question to 911 immediately. The California Highway Patrol's involvement also suggests a coordinated effort across multiple jurisdictions to locate the missing child and apprehend the suspect.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The California Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert about a missing child who was last seen in Kern County on Friday.
The alert, issued on behalf of the California City Police Department, said 3-year-old Emaria Peel and the armed suspect, 31-year-old Charnay Mclin, were last seen near Redwood ...
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