Aiken, South Carolina – Authorities are urgently seeking the public’s help in locating three missing children, Kashton Pounds, Anthony Harkins, and Destiny Harkins, who were last seen on August 22, 2024, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Kashton Pounds, a 7-year-old male, has been missing since Thursday. He was last known to be in the company of 14-year-old Anthony Harkins and 16-year-old Destiny Harkins, who are also missing from the same area. The circumstances surrounding their disappearance remain unclear, but there is concern that they may still be in the local area.
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation and has urged anyone with information to come forward immediately. The authorities are treating this as a serious case and are working tirelessly to locate the children.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has also issued an alert and is providing support to the ongoing efforts. They emphasize the importance of public awareness and encourage anyone with information to contact their 24-hour call center or the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office.
As the search intensifies, the community remains hopeful for the safe return of Kashton, Anthony, and Destiny. Their families and local authorities are appealing for any assistance in bringing them home.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of Kashton Pounds, Anthony Harkins, or Destiny Harkins, please contact the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office at 1-803-648-6811 or the NCMEC at 1-800-843-5678 immediately.