JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — UPDATE: The Onslow County Sheriff's Office reports Amari Gabriel Christiansen has been found safe according to, Jacksonville Public Safety. Officers said he appears to be in good health and is being evaluated by EMS. They haven't released any more information at this time.
An Amber Alert was issued for a missing boy last seen in Jacksonville, NC.
Police say 6-year-old Amari Gabriel Christiansen went missing around 7 p.m. Thursday.
He was last seen near the Holiday City Mobile Park in Jacksonville.
No details on a possible suspect in the case or why an Amber Alert was issued were released by investigators.
Amari has black hair and brown eyes.
Police say he was last seen wearing a dark navy coat, long sleeve black shirt with the words "Game On", blue sweat pants with sharks and black sneakers.
He may also be carrying a Power Ranger backpack and lunch box with Minecraft or Paw Patrol.
Law enforcement are actively searching for Amari and are asking anyone with information to give them a call.
You can contact JPD Detective Kymberly Schott at 910-938-6414 or kschott@jacksonvillenc.gov or Crime Stoppers at 910-938-3273.
Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 for information determined to be of value to law enforcement. Callers to Crime Stoppers are not required to reveal their identities. Information can also be anonymously texted via Text-A-Tip by typing TIP4CSJAX and your message to 274637 (CRIMES)