Five-year-old boy gets abducted in Overton

A five-year-old boy was allegedly abducted in Overton on Sunday, and an America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response (AMBER) alert was issued following the incident. The boy, Zechariah Sutton, was last seen in the morning, around 11 am, in the 23400th block of FM 838.

Zechariah wore a Gray jumpsuit and a pair of black and white tennis shoes. He weighs around 60 pounds, is 3 feet 5 inches, and has black hair and brown eyes. According to the reports, the boy is a Pre-K student at Arp Elementary School. Arp ISD stated that they had alerted the entire school district community to be on the lookout.

According to media reports, Zechariah left home on Sunday morning with the prime suspect, Pamela Medlock, a family friend. Medlock, 59, took the boy to get him a present for his birthday, but neither of them returned. The Smith County Sheriff’s office was alerted around 3 am on Monday morning, after which the hunt for the missing child was underway. Medlock wore a plaid jacket and khaki pants when she left the house with Zechariah.




The Sheriff’s office stated that Medlock did not have a permanent address and reportedly stayed at multiple addresses in Overton and Kilgore neighbourhoods. The suspect’s vehicle was a black Jeep Wrangler 2007 with the license plate number RVZ5847.

While there’s no information on the child's whereabouts, authorities claimed that Zechariah was in grave and immediate danger. Those with any relevant information are requested to contact the Sheriff’s office at 903-566-6600.

FAQs:

1. Who is the prime suspect?
   Pamela Medlock, a family friend, is the prime suspect, with whom the kid left the house on Sunday morning.
2. What’s the suspect's vehicle?
   Medlock’s vehicle is a black Jeep Wrangler 2007 with the license plate number RVZ5847.