The Grand Rapids Police Department, in collaboration with the Kent County Sheriff s Office and Michigan State Police, is escalating efforts to locate Cortez McConer Jr., a 16-year-old last seen on October 26 near a McDonald s on E. Division Street in Rockford; intensifying searches include the use of drones, K-9 units, and helicopters. Authorities are requesting local residents to inspect their outbuildings, and sheds, look under covered pools, hot tubs, or any potential hiding spots for the missing teenager. Despite efforts and following up on numerous tips, no credible sightings or evidence concerning McConer s whereabouts have emerged,WOODTVreports.
In a recent statement by GRPD Chief Eric Winstrom, the department emphasized that their “only interest is in bringing Cortez home safely,” noting the possibility that the teen might be avoiding searchers due to a misunderstanding of the situation, as obtained byWWMT. The teen had originally fled from the police with two friends, who were found soon after but did not confirm whether McConer was with them during their flight, leading to concerns for his safety and state of well-being.
In response to the urgency of the situation, a $4,000 reward has been offered for information leading to McConer, as announced by his family. Chief Winstrom has also appealed to the public to submit any photos or videos that may help locate the teenager if they believe they have seen him. The Grand Rapids Police Department has provided a map outlining the search area, aiming to focus community efforts in the ongoing search, according to the sameWOODTVreport.
Amid the extensive search operations, Kisha, Cortez’s mother, shared her distress and her son’s vulnerability during an interview withFOX 17 News, “Each time I eat, I wonder, ‘Is he hungry?’ Each time I go to bed, I wonder where he’s sleeping. Each time I take a shower, I wonder, ‘Has he? She also expressed a message to her son, assuring him of his safety upon return, “I promise you, I’m not going to be mad at you,” Kisha said. “You can just show up here. We will go get bacon burgers, and we will just live life normally. I promise you, son, it’s nothing to run from. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. We all love you. We all want you back. Please, just come home.”
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