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Maliki Gerren, a four‑year‑old boy of mixed African American and Caucasian heritage, was last seen in Tulsa, Oklahoma on **July 8, 2019**. On that date, he disappeared during what authorities describe as a custodial dispute involving the Department of Human Services. Although physical descriptions vary slightly, Maliki was generally described as approximately **3 feet 6 inches tall**, weighing around **36 pounds**, with black hair and brown eyes.

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Last Seen: Jul 08, 2019

Victim Details

Dec 03, 2020

Dec 08, 2020

Maliki

Gerren

9

4

42 inches

36 lbs

Black / African American

Male

In the summer of 2019, a concerning situation unfolded in Tulsa, Oklahoma, involving a young boy named Maliki Gerren. At just four years old, Maliki was last seen around July 8, 2019. He is a male of mixed Black and White ethnicity, with black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he stood approximately 3 feet 6 inches tall and weighed around 36 pounds. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were distressing, as it was reported that his mother was allegedly refusing to return him to the custody of the Department of Human Services. This refusal initiated a period of uncertainty and concern for the young child's safety and well-being, prompting official action to locate him. Following his disappearance, the Tulsa Police Department opened an investigation to find the missing child. Maliki's case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) to broaden the search and bring more awareness to his situation. His case file, #MP76113, became a point of reference for law enforcement and child-welfare agencies. The registration with national databases is a critical step in cases of missing children, as it circulates the child's information widely, increasing the chances of being found. For Maliki's family and community, this period was filled with apprehension as they awaited any news regarding his whereabouts and safety. Thankfully, this distressing chapter has come to a close, as Maliki has been located and is alive. While the specific details regarding the date and circumstances of his recovery have not been made public, the official status of his case confirms he is no longer considered missing. The case of Maliki Gerren highlights the difficult situations some children face and the systems in place to protect them. It began with the alarming disappearance of a four-year-old boy from Tulsa under complicated family circumstances and involved a formal investigation by law enforcement. The story concludes not with continued uncertainty, but with the positive outcome of his safe recovery, marking the resolution of a case that caused significant concern.

Jul 08, 2019

Tulsa

Oklahoma

Tulsa County

Tulsa

No

95643

Tulsa Police Department

Tulsa

Oklahoma

Tulsa County

74103

Stacy Kelly

Detective

600 Civic Center, Oklahoma

9185969143

Local

Law Enforcement

https://TulsaPolice.org

Tulsa Police Department

7997

Black

Brown

Brown

06/17/2026


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