Amber Alert Issued for Brunswick Brothers; Father Arrested, Public's Help Needed

June 5, 2026
Amber Alert Issued for Brunswick Brothers; Father Arrested, Public's Help Needed
  • 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.

  • Other features on the page highlight Bluey’s latest quest, emphasizing themes of children’s imagination.

  • No vehicle description has been provided for the search at this time.

  • The report is published by Cox Media Group on June 5, 2026.

  • Local policy discussions include the New Hanover County School Board weighing a ban on students recording others, reflecting ongoing debates over student privacy and recording rules.

  • Related items on the page note ongoing community interest stories alongside updates on the vehicle theft investigation and Bluey content.

  • 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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