CODI Alert issued for missing boy from Loudoun County
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. () — Viriginia State Police (VSP) issued a Critical Operation for a Disappeared Child Initiative (CODI) Alert Thursday on behalf of the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO).
Troopers said deputies were trying to fine Noah Crooks, 14, who last was seen leaving his home on Iverson Drive in the Chantilly (South Riding) area at 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday. VSP said Crooks, who is blonde with blue eyes, may have a large knife with him. Crooks stands 5'8″ tall and weighs 150 pounds.
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A CODI Alert is issued when a missing child's disappearance 'poses a credible threat, as determined by a law enforcement investigation' and when .
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office asked anyone who saw or sees Crooks to call 703-777-1021.
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