AMBER Alert Issued for 5-Year-Old Yasir Felton-Smith in DeKalb County, Georgia

AMBER Alert Issued for 5-Year-Old Yasir Felton-Smith in DeKalb County, Georgia

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — A statewide AMBER Alert has been issued for 5-year-old Yasir Felton-Smith, who was reported missing in DeKalb County, Georgia. According to the DeKalb County Police Department, the child is believed to be in extreme danger, and authorities are asking for the public’s immediate help in locating him.

Victim Information

Yasir Felton-Smith is described as a Black male, 5 years old. At the time of his disappearance, he was reportedly wearing no shirt, black sweatpants with green stripes, and black Nike slides.

Suspect Information

Yasir was last seen with Tia Lache Smith, a 33-year-old Black female. She is described as having black hair styled in braids and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a dark sweatshirt and blue jeans.

Vehicle Description

The pair may be traveling in a silver 2013 Dodge Avenger with Georgia license plate number SFE9628. The vehicle’s direction of travel is currently unknown.

Circumstances of the Alert

The AMBER Alert was activated after DeKalb County investigators determined that Yasir’s safety was at immediate risk. While specific details about the nature of the abduction have not been released, police confirmed that the situation meets the criteria for a high-level child endangerment alert. The relationship between Tia Lache Smith and the child has not been publicly disclosed.

Police are treating the case as a critical emergency and are urging residents across Georgia and neighboring states to remain vigilant. Surrounding law enforcement agencies have been notified, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is assisting with the search.

What You Should Do

Anyone who sees Yasir, Tia Lache Smith, or the vehicle described should:

• Call 911 immediately — do not attempt to approach or confront the individuals.
• Note the vehicle’s location, direction of travel, or any other identifying details.
• Share the alert on social media to help broaden the search.

Why AMBER Alerts Matter

The AMBER Alert system is activated in only the most urgent child abduction cases, where authorities believe the child is in serious or immediate danger. Time is critical. Studies show that the first few hours after a child goes missing are crucial in bringing them home safely.

The DeKalb County Police Department is urging the public to act quickly. Even a single tip could save Yasir’s life.

Stay tuned to local news outlets and law enforcement channels for real-time updates on this developing situation. If you have any information, don’t wait—call 911 now.

For more details on how AMBER Alerts work or how you can help, visit amberalert.gov.