The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has successfully deactivated an Amber Alert concerning a missing 14-year-old girl from Inglewood, who has now been located. The alert was issued on Wednesday afternoon after Nevaeh Holden was reported missing around 12:30 p.m.
According to CHP’s update on social media shortly after 5:30 p.m., the girl has been found, although further details regarding her condition and the circumstances of the situation have not yet been disclosed. The Amber Alert was initially sent out just before 4:30 p.m., covering areas in Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties.
At the time of her disappearance, Nevaeh was described as wearing a black shirt, black leggings, Croc sandals, and a pink headwrap. Authorities were also looking for a suspect identified as 59-year-old Edward Mason, who was described as 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing approximately 220 pounds, with black-and-gray hair and brown eyes. Details about his custody status following the Amber Alert’s cancellation were not available.
The CHP had shared images of both Nevaeh and the suspect, along with a description of a black 2013 Dodge Caravan SUV connected to the case, which bore California license plate No. 6ZMY987.
This incident highlights the effectiveness of community vigilance and the swift response of law enforcement in critical situations. While this case raised concerns, the outcome is a reminder of the importance of Amber Alerts in ensuring the safety of missing children and the collaborative efforts of law enforcement and the public in such urgent circumstances.