Man Arrested in Connection with Missing Child in Louisiana

Published September 24, 2021
Updated September 26, 2021

September 26, 2021 update from Louisiana State Police

 Louisiana State Police have canceled the Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory that was issued on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department for Nevaeh Allen.

September 26, 2021, update from Baton Rouge Police Department

Baton Rouge, LA – Phillip Gardner, 30, of West LaBelle, LA, was arrested late September 26, 2021, for his involvement in 2-year-old Nevaeh Allen’s disappearance.
Gardner was booked in East Baton Rouge Prison and charged with Unlawful Disposal of Remains and Obstruction of Justice.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Anyone having information on this investigation is urged to contact the Violent Crimes Unit at (225) 389-4869 or Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-7867.

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

September 24, 2021, update from Louisiana State Police – Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory

Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana State Police has issued a Level II Endangered Missing Child Advisory on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department for a 2-year-old child that was reported missing from her residence, 12646 La Belle Avenue, in the Belaire neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA.

The child was last seen by her stepfather this afternoon, September 24, 2021, when he took a nap at the residence at approximately 1:00 p.m. When the siblings arrived home from school at approximately 4:15 p.m., the apartment door was open and the child was missing. She is believed to be in imminent danger.

Nevaeh Allen is a two-year-old black female with black hair and brown eyes. She is approximately 33” tall and weighs about 30 pounds. She was last seen wearing a yellow dress with pineapples and no shoes.

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Nevaeh Allen should immediately contact the Baton Rouge Police Department at 225-389-2000 or local law enforcement by dialing 911.

Original:

Baton Rouge, LA – The Baton Rouge Police and Louisiana State Police are asking for assistance in locating a missing toddler. 2-year-old Neveah Allen went missing earlier today, September 24, 2021, from the La Belle Aire area.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Neveah Allen, contact Baton Rouge Police at (225) 389-2000 or the Baton Rouge area Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-7867.