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Raymond Alston, a nine-year-old boy from Oklahoma City, was reported missing in late 2024. His disappearance drew deep concern from family, community members, and investigators, who documented the case and entered it into national systems for tracking missing children. For months, his absence weighed heavily on those who cared about him, with little information available to explain the circumstances surrounding when he was last seen or what might have happened to him.

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Mar 20, 2025

Mar 26, 2025

Raymond

Alston

9

9

54 inches

110 lbs

Black / African American

Male

In the winter of 2024, a sense of concern settled over a community in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, following the disappearance of nine-year-old Raymond Alston. The young African American boy was last seen on December 8th of that year. At the time he went missing, Raymond was described as being approximately four feet, six inches tall and weighing around 110 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The sudden absence of a child sparks a unique and urgent fear, and for Raymond's loved ones and local authorities, the primary focus became his safe and swift return. The initial hours and days of any missing person case are critical, and the community was left to hope for a positive outcome as the investigation commenced. The circumstances surrounding Raymond's disappearance were particularly alarming to investigators with the Oklahoma City Police Department. His case was not an isolated incident; it was officially linked to the disappearances of four other individuals. This connection immediately broadened the scope and complexity of the investigation, raising numerous questions about the events that led to the group vanishing. When multiple people go missing simultaneously, it suggests a scenario far more intricate than a single person simply wandering off. Investigators were faced with the difficult task of untangling the relationships between the missing individuals and piecing together a timeline that could shed light on their collective whereabouts and well-being. The lack of publicly available information regarding the specifics of their last known moments together added to the mystery and the growing concern for their safety. Fortunately, the intensive search and investigation into the disappearance of Raymond Alston ultimately reached a positive conclusion. The case, which had been a source of significant worry, was resolved when Raymond was located and confirmed to be alive. While the specific details surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance and subsequent recovery have not been widely publicized, the news that he was found brought immense relief, officially closing this chapter of fear and uncertainty. The overview of this case is that a nine-year-old boy from Oklahoma City went missing in December 2024 as part of a larger group disappearance. After an investigation by law enforcement, Raymond was thankfully found alive, bringing his frightening ordeal to an end.

Dec 08, 2024

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

Oklahoma County

Oklahoma City

No

165949

Oklahoma City Police Department

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

Oklahoma County

73102

Jason Lucas

Investigator

701 Colcord Drive, Oklahoma

4052971129

Local

Law Enforcement

24-95513

2025-01-02

Oklahoma City Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Yes

05/31/2026


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