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Missing baby boy from Odessa found, AMBER Alert canceled: Texas DPS
By Christian Hudspeth at KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
UPDATE | July 311-year-old Maverick Young has been found, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. His AMBER Alert has been canceled.ORIGINAL REPORTODESSA, Texas - The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued an AMBER Alert for Maverick Young, an 11-month-old boy reported missing a...
Key takeaway ORIGINAL REPORTODESSA, Texas - The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued an AMBER Alert for Maverick Young, an 11-month-old boy reported missing and believed to be abducted.
Why this matters in Sugar Land News
While the AMBER Alert for Maverick Young was issued in Odessa, the case has implications for the broader Texas community, including Sugar Land . As a neighboring region within the Houston area, Sugar Land residents should remain vigilant and report any potential sightings to the authorities immediately. The fact that Maverick is believed to be with an individual who may be traveling raises concerns about the possibility of the child being brought into the Houston area, including Fort Bend County. Local residents can play a crucial role in helping to bring Maverick home safely by keeping an eye out for the child and the suspect, Tinley Young. By staying informed and cooperating with law enforcement, Sugar Land can contribute to the safe recovery of Maverick and support the efforts of the Ector County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
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What is this story about? UPDATE | July 311-year-old Maverick Young has been found, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. His AMBER Alert has been canceled.ORIGINAL REPORTODESSA, Texas - The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued an AMBER Alert for Maverick Young, an 11-month-old boy reported missing a...
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