Boy Missing After Being Given To Father Oct 2: Philadelphia Police

PHILADELPHIA — Police in Philadelphia said a young child has been missing since early October, when he was given to his father as part of a shared custody arrangement.

According to police, Stephen Childs III, 4, was last seen at about 1:09 p.m. Oct. 2 on the 2700 block of Federal Street.

The boy was given to his father, 49-year-old Stephen Childs, in compliance with a shared custody order at that date and time.

Police said the child has not been returned.

Stephen Childs could be operating a red 2007 Suzuki with a Pennsylvania license plate reading JKF-2510, police said.

Stephen Childs III is 3 feet tall and weighs 50 pounds. He has brown eyes and brown hair.

Anyone with information on Stephen Childs III’s whereabouts is asked to contact the South Detective Division at 215-686-3013 or call 911.