Amber Alert Issued for 3-Year-Old Boy Abducted Los Angeles

Authorities issued an Amber Alert for 3-year-old Tyshawn Tucker, who was allegedly abducted near Compton Avenue and E. Imperial Highway in Los Angeles County. The suspect is identified as 29-year-old Ervin Tucker Jr., who was last seen on August 5 driving a black 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 with California license plate 9NWU220. Tyshawn is described as 3 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 60 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, while Ervin Tucker Jr. is about 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 208-209 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Police are actively searching for both the child and the suspect and urge anyone with information to call 911 immediately. The California Highway Patrol and Los Angeles Police Department are coordinating the investigation and public warnings. The community has been alerted to be vigilant and assist in locating Tyshawn and Ervin Tucker Jr.