URGENT NC Amber Alert Issued For Endangered Gastonia 3-Year-Old Girl Destiny Boykins

GASTONIA, NC. (THECOUNT) — An Amber Alert has been issued for missing 3-year-old girl in Gastonia, Destiny Boykins.

Police said Boykins was allegedly taken from an apartment on East Hudson Boulevard in Gastonia by 57-year-old Maurice Knox.

Officials said they believe they are coming to Charlotte.

Boykins was last seen wearing a lavender top with dots and pink around the neck and purple pajama pants with animal pictures and pink socks. She is described as being 3 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 30 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Knox is described as being around 6-feet tall, weighing 200 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing black rim glasses, a red long sleeve shirt, red pants, and red shoes. source

Officials said they may be traveling in a black 2012 Honda Accord with a North Carolina license and tag number PJF2122.

If you have any information, Gastonia police encourage you to call 704-866-6702 or 911 as soon as possible.