AMBER ALERT - Christopher Cooper - Louisiana State Police

Tangipahoa Parish – The Louisiana State Police has issued an AMBER Alert on behalf of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office for 2-year-old Christopher Cooper, who has been abducted. He was last seen on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in a white 2011 GMC Yukon on Interstate 55 southbound near Kentwood, at approximately 9:45 p.m. LSP received the request to issue an AMBER Alert at 10:45 p.m.

Cooper is a light-skinned black male with brown eyes and short black hair. He is 3’2” tall and weighs approximately 40-50 pounds. Cooper was last seen wearing a red shirt, black shorts, and blue Crocs shoes.

James Mercier is a white male with brown eyes and brown hair. He is 5’9” tall and weighs approximately 160 pounds. Mercier was last seen wearing black pants but without a shirt. However, he has a white/gray shirt with him.

Mercier and Cooper are believed to be traveling in a white 2011 GMC Yukon with Mississippi license plate PJT070.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Mercier and Cooper is asked to immediately contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985)345-6150 or dial 911. All questions should be directed to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Contact Information:
Sgt. William Huggins
Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section
Office: (225) 925-6202 [email protected]