15 in Jefferson, SC … Abducted by Step Father Harland Donnell Melton(Update: Alexis Ann Deas Safe, Stepfather Still at Large)

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has issued an Amber Alert for 14 year old Alexis Ann Deas missing since January 30, 2015 in Jefferson, South Carolina. Investigators state Alexis Ann Deas was last seen around 10 a.m. Friday at New Heights Middle School. Authorities believe Alexis left with her stepfather, 43 year old Harland Donnell Melton. Chesterfield County Deputies say that Melton picked Alexis up from school on Friday, who was listed as an authorized individual to sign her out of class. The school reported that Harland Donnell Melton said he was taking Alexis to the dentist.

SLED states Harland Donnel lMelton may be driving black, 1999 Nissan Maxima with the South Carolina license plate IUF 593 and possibly headed to Texas.

SLED INFORMATION:

Missing From: Chesterfield County Missing Date: 01/30/2015 Time: 10:00 am
Child’s Last Known Location: New Heights Middle School in Jefferson, SC
Information has been received that the child left with Harland Donnell Melton

MISSING CHILD

NAME: Alexis Ann Deas
AGE: 14
RACE/SEX: W/F
WEIGHT: 125 HT: 5’2”
EYES: Blue HAIR: Brown STYLE: Shoulder length
CLOTHING: Blue Jacket with Aeropostale on sleeve, blue jeans

SUSPECT INFORMATION:

NAME: Harland Donnell Melton
AGE: 43
RACE/SEX: W/M
WT: 150 HT:5’10”
EYES:Green HAIR: Short STYLE: Full beard
CLOTHING/OTHER: unknown

VEHICLE INFORMATION:

MAKE : Nissan MODEL: Maxima YEAR: 1999
COLOR: Black TAG#: IUF 593 STATE: SC
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL: Possibly traveling to Texas

UPDATE I: Amber Alert canceled after teen girl found safe, stepfather still at large.

A nationwide Amber Alert has been canceled after police said they found 14-year-old Alexis Deas.

Officials told Channel 9 early Monday morning that Alexis was dropped off at a family member’s house in Lancaster County, but did not say when.

Investigators said they were still looking for Alexis’s stepfather, Donnell Melton.