Amber Alert Issued for Brunswick Brothers; Father Arrested, Public's Help Needed
June 5, 2026
An Amber Alert has been issued for two Brunswick County brothers, Wyatt (11) and Chance (9), who are believed to be in danger; authorities are asking the public to contact the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office or dial 911 with any information.
The children's father, Brandon Wilcox, is described as a White man, 6'3", 195 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes; authorities say he may be traveling with the children within Brunswick County or nearby areas.
The boys were last seen on June 4 in the Oak Island/Supply area, and investigators have searched locations such as a residence on SE Frying Pan Road in Supply without finding them.
The search notes that the boys’ direction or method of travel is unknown, and deputies have not located them at several addresses previously visited.
Related local coverage includes a multi-agency vehicle theft investigation across the Carolinas and various local news video updates.
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No vehicle description has been provided for the search at this time.
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Authorities say the boys’ father was arrested in connection with the incident.
Authorities have not yet determined the boys’ travel direction or whether they remained together as a family.
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ABC11 Raleigh-Durham • Jun 5, 2026
AMBER Alert issued for 2 missing children in Brunswick County, deputies say
Spectrum News 1 Charlotte • Jun 5, 2026
N.C. Amber Alert issued for Chance Tyler Wilcox and Wyatt Christopher Mark Wilcox
WLOS • Jun 5, 2026
UPDATE: 2 boys reported missing in eastern North Carolina found safe