WILMINGTON, DE — An urgent plea for public assistance has been issued by the Wilmington Police Department, following the disappearance of 14-year-old Maurice Cooper. A Gold Alert, typically used in Delaware to indicate a missing person with a physical, mental, or cognitive disability, has been activated.
Maurice was last seen on March 5th, at approximately 8:00 a.m., in the 500 block of Rodman Street. Described as a black male, Maurice stands tall at 6’0” and weighs about 145 lbs. On the day of his disappearance, he was seen wearing a black bubble jacket, a black sweatshirt, and black sweatpants.
In these worrying and uncertain times, the community’s help is invaluable. Anyone who may have seen Maurice, or who has any information regarding his whereabouts, is urged to contact the Wilmington Police Department immediately at 302-654-5151.
The police department’s request highlights the critical role that public vigilance plays in cases such as these. Every piece of information, no matter how seemingly insignificant, can contribute to the safe return of Maurice to his family.
As the search continues, the hearts of the Wilmington community go out to Maurice’s family during this distressing time. The hope is that with the collective effort of the community, Maurice will be found safe and soon return to his loved ones.
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