Oaklyn Alexander Empire, OH Missing: Kidnap suspect Charles Alexander ditched getaway car for mid-sized U-Haul

Empire, OH – An Amber Alert has been issued in Ohio for 7-year-old Oaklyn Alexander, who was allegedly abducted by her father, Charlie Alexander, from their home in Empire, Ohio, on Monday. Law enforcement and the family are urgently seeking help to locate Oaklyn and bring her home safely.

Oaklyn was last seen with her father, identified as 43-year-old Charles “Charlie” Alexander, who reportedly took the child without the mother’s permission. Authorities urge residents to be on high alert for the suspect’s vehicle, a gray 2018 Ford F-150 truck with significant rear-end damage. The vehicle has an Ohio license plate reading HPP3057 and a distinctive white HSD sticker in the rear left window.

Charlie Alexander, the child’s father, was last seen in East Liverpool, Ohio, where his phone was reportedly last detected near Route 30 and Route 11. He is described as a white male with brown hair and eyes, standing approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall. At the time of the abduction, he was wearing a dark gray sweatshirt and jeans. Ashley Matthews, Oaklyn’s mother, has expressed deep concern for her daughter’s safety, urging everyone to keep a lookout and report any sightings immediately.

In an emotional statement, Ashley pleaded with the public: “This is not a joke. Please, if you see a gray Ford F-150 with license plate HPP3057, call 911 immediately. Charlie nearly harmed my family in his attempt to take Oaklyn. Pray for my child’s safe return.”

Oaklyn Alexander is approximately 4 feet tall with brown hair and brown eyes. When she was last seen, she was wearing a gray Edison sweatshirt, black leggings, and black-and-white tennis shoes. These details are vital to assist law enforcement and citizens in identifying her quickly.

Authorities believe Charlie Alexander may have switched vehicles at some point, as reports indicate he was also seen in a mid-sized U-Haul truck, though the license plate number of this vehicle has not been confirmed. Police are working tirelessly to locate Oaklyn and encourage anyone who spots either vehicle or has information on their whereabouts to contact 911.

The Amber Alert has sparked an outpouring of community support, with many Ohio residents and online communities sharing the alert to raise awareness. Law enforcement officials continue to request that anyone who may have seen Oaklyn, Charlie, or either vehicle should not approach but should immediately report sightings to authorities.

Please share this alert widely and stay vigilant for any signs of Oaklyn or her father, Charlie Alexander. Let’s help reunite Oaklyn with her family.