Found Safe NC - Destiny Boykins, 3, Gastonia, 11 Nov 2018

[scaredtopost]

AMBER Alert (missing child) for North Carolina
Last seen Nov 11, 2018 in Gastonia, NC
Destiny Boykins

Vehicle:

• 2012 Honda Accord, Black
  North Carolina license plate #PJF2122

THIS IS A NORTH CAROLINA AMBER ALERT FOR
A CHILD ABDUCTION

 

[scaredtopost]

Destiny Boykins

• Age now: 3 years old
• Sex: Female
• Skin: Black
• Hair: Black
• Eyes: Brown
• Height: 3'10"
• Weight: 30 lbs
• Description: Last seen wearing lavender top with dots and pink trim around the neck and purple pajama pants with animal pictures and pink socks.

Suspect
Maurice Knox

• Age now: 57 years old
• Sex: Male
• Skin: Black
• Hair: Black
• Eyes: Brown
• Height: 6'1"
• Weight: 200 lbs
• Description: Last seen wearing black rim glasses, red long sleeve shirt, red pants, and red shoes.

 

[BlkMtnGirl]

I just got the AA in Western NC. Especially not liking the fact that the suspect is 57. And he's wearing red head to toe?

 

[scaredtopost]

AMBER ALERT: 3-year-old taken from Gastonia apartment - WWAY TV

"Abducted from 2079 E Hudson Blvd, Apartment H, Gastonia, NC. Last seen northbound from 2079 E Hudson Blvd. Possibly traveling to 2734 Wingate Ave, Charlotte, NC. The vehicle is a Black 2012 Honda Accord with NC license tag number PJF2122.

If you have any information regarding this abduction, call the Gastonia Police Department immediately at (704) 866-6702, 704-430-6598 or call 911 or *HP."

 

[scaredtopost]

Allegedly, there is 1 abductor: Maurice Knox.Knox is described as 57 years old, black, male, 6 feet 1 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Last seen wearing black rim glasses, red long sleeve shirt, red pants, and red shoes.
AMBER ALERT: 3-year-old taken from Gastonia apartment - WWAY TV
@BlkMtnGirl I was trying to reply to your post but failed. Amber Alert in eastern coastal NC. I was glad to get it, since I didn't get one for HA.

 

[Jcravenc1]

Allegedly, there is 1 abductor: Maurice Knox.Knox is described as 57 years old, black, male, 6 feet 1 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Last seen wearing black rim glasses, red long sleeve shirt, red pants, and red shoes.
AMBER ALERT: 3-year-old taken from Gastonia apartment - WWAY TV
@BlkMtnGirl I was trying to reply to your post but failed. Amber Alert in eastern coastal NC. I was glad to get it, since I didn't get one for HA.

That’s a good point. I didn’t get one for HA either in central NC. Got this one this morning and immediately felt sick to my stomach.

 

[MissMalowe]

At first I was going to comment that the photo (quality wise) that they are providing is terrible (blurry, over exposure/bright lighting on her face makes it hard to see her well and the angle) then I took note that she seems to be wearing the outfit/pajamas described in her Amber alert info and it looks as though she is sitting in a car (front seat, no carseat) and the person beside her is in red, so I'm guessing this is a still from camera footage taken after she was abducted?

I think I found Maurice's (the POIs) FB which leads me to believe is her father (or at least a relative) but I'm afraid to link it since we haven't been provided a photo of him to compare (which is odd, yes?)

 

[brooks]

I can't imagine what the circumstances involving this kidnapping could be. Praying the little darling will be safe.

 

[MissMalowe]

Nothing on Gastonia Police Dept FB page yet....
Gastonia Police Department

 

[KaylynnCouture]

The abductor is her father according to his FB page.


She’s beautiful and there’s a lot better quality photos on FB that hopefully the media will use instead. Praying for a good outcome for little Destiny.

 

[Considering]

At first I was going to comment that the photo (quality wise) that they are providing is terrible (blurry, over exposure/bright lighting on her face makes it hard to see her well and the angle) then I took note that she seems to be wearing the outfit/pajamas described in her Amber alert info and it looks as though she is sitting in a car (front seat, no carseat) and the person beside her is in red, so I'm guessing this is a still from camera footage taken after she was abducted?

I think I found Maurice's (the POIs) FB which leads me to believe is her father (or at least a relative) but I'm afraid to link it since we haven't been provided a photo of him to compare (which is odd, yes?)

According to this article, you are correct. He is the father.

Amber alert issued for 3 year old from Gastonia

 

[KaylynnCouture]

That’s a good point. I didn’t get one for HA either in central NC. Got this one this morning and immediately felt sick to my stomach.

This one may have went statewide because I’m visiting family in Chapel Hill and woke up to the iPhone emergency alarm about this amber alert on my phone.

 

[MissMalowe]

POI FB

https://facebook.com/maurice.knox.102?ref=content_filter

 

[scaredtopost]

Nothing on Gastonia Police Dept FB page yet....
Gastonia Police Department

Thanks for the link. I was going to say hopefully it will updated and help spread awareness, but instead I hope she's found and it won't be needed.
JMO, MOO, etc

 

[rainynights]

AMBER Alert on Twitter | 8:22 AM (EST) - 11 Nov 2018

#Gastonia, #NC #AMBERAlert. For most current information, go to

(AMBER Alert added,)
Have you seen this child? Destiny Boykins

From the above NCMEC link:
THIS IS A NORTH CAROLINA AMBER ALERT FOR A CHILD ABDUCTION RALEIGH 5:31 AM -- The Gastonia Police Department is searching for a missing child: Destiny Boykins. Destiny Boykins is a 3-year-old Black female, approximately 3 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 30 pounds. She has black hair, and brown eyes. Last seen wearing lavender top with dots and pink trim around the neck and purple pajama pants with animal pictures and pink socks. Allegedly, there is 1 abductor: Maurice Knox. Maurice Knox is described as 57 years old, Black, male, 6 feet 1 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Last seen wearing black rim glasses, red long sleeve shirt, red pants, and red shoes. Abducted from 2079 E Hudson Blvd, Apartment H, Gastonia, NC. Last seen northbound from 2079 E Hudson Blvd. Possibly traveling to 2734 Wingate Ave, Charlotte, NC. The vehicle is a Black 2012 Honda Accord with NC license tag number PJF2122. If you have any information

 

[Deleted member 122964]

AMBER Alert issued for missing 3-year-old girl

suspect is 57 year old Maurice Knox, believed to be traveling in a black 2012 Honda Accord.

 

[Deleted member 122964]

Suspect's plate NC PJF-2122...May be headed in direction of Charlotte...

Same article posted above

 

[Jcravenc1]

AMBER Alert on Twitter | 8:22 AM (EST) - 11 Nov 2018

#Gastonia, #NC #AMBERAlert. For most current information, go to

(AMBER Alert added,)
Have you seen this child? Destiny Boykins

From the above NCMEC link:
THIS IS A NORTH CAROLINA AMBER ALERT FOR A CHILD ABDUCTION RALEIGH 5:31 AM -- The Gastonia Police Department is searching for a missing child: Destiny Boykins. Destiny Boykins is a 3-year-old Black female, approximately 3 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 30 pounds. She has black hair, and brown eyes. Last seen wearing lavender top with dots and pink trim around the neck and purple pajama pants with animal pictures and pink socks. Allegedly, there is 1 abductor: Maurice Knox. Maurice Knox is described as 57 years old, Black, male, 6 feet 1 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Last seen wearing black rim glasses, red long sleeve shirt, red pants, and red shoes. Abducted from 2079 E Hudson Blvd, Apartment H, Gastonia, NC. Last seen northbound from 2079 E Hudson Blvd. Possibly traveling to 2734 Wingate Ave, Charlotte, NC. The vehicle is a Black 2012 Honda Accord with NC license tag number PJF2122. If you have any information

The age descrepancy. Wow.

 

[MissMalowe]

I don't think direct links to VineLink ever work as you end up having to type in the information manually, but you can pull up info on Maurice Knox there.
VINELink

Offender Name:
KNOX, MAURICE
Custody Status:
Supervised
Age:
57
Reason:
Division of Community Corrections
Race:
African American
Contact Facility:



Offender ID:
0229362
Gender:
Male

Date of Birth:
07/08/1961

Date:
10/12/2017

Additional Information

*Edited to paste info since link doesn't seem to work*

 

[rainynights]

Mark Davenport WBTV on Twitter | 10:22 AM(EST) - 11 Nov 2018

#BREAKING UPDATE: Authorities have released a picture of AMBER Alert suspect, Maurice Knox, and picture of similar vehicle to the one he’s traveling in. 3-yr-old Destiny Boykins was abducted at a #Gastonia apartment complex. Keep eyes out. Details » http://bit.ly/2QBxvaT

 

[MissMalowe]

More here (not sure if this link will work)
NC DPS Offender Public Information

Tip: It's a bit confusing if you search by name bc there is apparently someone else with same name, but 2 years younger (55 vs 57), if doing a search by name.

North Carolina DPS offender Public Information (in case above link doesn't work and needs to be entered manually)
NC DPS: Criminal Offender Searches

Maurice Knox Domestic Violence Protection Order - WCCB Charlotte