Nephew of Retired Hartford Basketball Star Reported Missing

PEARLAND, TX — An all-out search has been underway for more than 14 hours in connection with the disappearance of the 9-year-old nephew of former Hartford Public High School and NBA star Marcus Camby.

The Pearland Police Department is asking for help in locating Marcus McGhee, who is described as an autistic child who was last seen leaving the rear of his uncle's home late Thursday afternoon.

McGhee was reported to be visiting from Connecticut.

Volunteers have been searching the area since about 7 p.m., and a Coast Guard helicopter searched all bodies of water as well as the surrounding area but was unable to locate any sign of the boy, police said.

A bloodhound was brought in, but was unable to regain a track, police said.

Volunteer ground search teams have been deployed to check the properties adjacent to where McGhee had been staying, and all-terrain vehicles are now being used to check the pipeline easement nearby, according to police.

In a 9 a.m. update, police said volunteer units were being sent to an area containing a bayou and retention ponds, which may be attractive to autistic children.

Photo courtesy of Pearland Police Department