Virginia Amber Alert: Who’s Tyli Nekah Scott, suspect in 4-year-old’s abduction

Jun 17, 2025 01:47 AM IST
The suspect has been recognized as 27-year-old Tyli Nekah Scott, a Black male, standing 6 ft 1 inch tall and weighing 173 kilos.
The Virginia State Police and the Virginia Lacking Youngsters Clearinghouse have issued an AMBER Alert for a 4-year-old boy kidnapped Monday morning in Norfolk. The kid, Kia Foreman, is believed to be in excessive hazard.
Based on authorities, the kidnapping occurred at roughly 11:40 AM within the 900 block of East Liberty Avenue. Kia Foreman is described as a Black male with black hair and brown eyes. He stands 3 ft 6 inches tall and weighs round 40 kilos. On the time of his disappearance, Kia was carrying pink Crocs, blue shorts and a gray True Faith T-shirt.
The suspect has been recognized as 27-year-old Tyli Nekah Scott, a Black male, standing 6 ft 1 inch tall and weighing 173 kilos. He has black hair styled in small braids and brown eyes. Scott was final seen carrying khaki pants, a plaid shirt and a ski masks.
Residents are requested to remain alert and report any sightings of the suspect or little one to legislation enforcement instantly by calling 911 or contacting the Norfolk Police Division.
The Norfolk Police Division additionally shared a photograph of Kia Foreman on X (previously Twitter). They wrote, “Norfolk Police are persevering with this investigation and are asking for the general public’s assist to find a lacking 5-year-old believed to be within the firm of Tyli Scott, 27. Anybody with info is requested to contact the Norfolk Crime Line.”
What’s an AMBER Alert?
An AMBER Alert is a speedy public notification system utilized by legislation enforcement businesses to assist find and safely get better kidnapped kids. The system stands for “America’s Lacking: Broadcast Emergency Response”. It was created in reminiscence of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, who was kidnapped and murdered in Texas in 1996.
When legislation enforcement confirms {that a} little one has been kidnapped and is believed to be in imminent hazard, an AMBER Alert is issued. The alert shortly disseminates details about the kid, the suspected abductor and any car concerned by means of tv, radio, freeway indicators, cellphones and on-line platforms to mobilize the general public within the search effort.
