Louisiana State Police Issue Endangered Missing Child Advisory for 13-Year-Old Isaac Canter

Louisiana State Police Issue Multiple Advisories for Missing Teens Across Parishes

State law enforcement agencies are searching for two missing teenagers following separate disappearances across Louisiana, prompting urgent public appeals for assistance. The Louisiana State Police issued a Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory on behalf of local sheriff’s offices for 13-year-old Isaac Canter of Iberia Parish and 13-year-old Mariah Cox of Livingston Parish.

The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office requested assistance locating Isaac Canter, who was last seen leaving his residence on Chastant Road in New Iberia. According to the Louisiana State Police, the request to issue the advisory was received at approximately 7:00 p.m. Canter is described as a white male standing 5’8” and weighing approximately 135 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a black-and-white skeleton sweater, khaki pants, and black-and-white shoes. Authorities noted he may be carrying a green backpack and traveling on foot in an unknown direction with a tan dog wearing a pink collar.

Livingston Parish Search

In Livingston Parish, a separate disappearance triggered a response. Mariah Cox, also 13, was last seen at her home on Leach Lane in Denham Springs at approximately 4:00 p.m. The Louisiana State Police received the request to issue an advisory for Cox at approximately 10:53 p.m. Cox is described as a white female with brown curly hair and red highlights, standing 5’1” and weighing approximately 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black/white Nike shoes while carrying a black book bag and a maroon purse. Her mode of transportation is unknown.

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How to Provide Information to Authorities

Law enforcement officials urge anyone with relevant details to come forward immediately. Questions and tips regarding the search for Isaac Canter should be directed to the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office at (337) 369-3711. Information regarding Mariah Cox should be directed to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office at (225) 686-2241. Citizens can also dial 911 in an emergency.

Public Affairs Section contacts include Sgt. Peggy Bourque for the Iberia Parish case and Sgt. Jacob Pucheu for the Livingston Parish case.

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