Missing Chesterfield 6-year-old found safe
TL;DR: Six-year-old Thelma Jessie Cockrell, reported missing from Chesterfield County Wednesday, was found safe Thursday, with police continuing to search for 37-year-old Jasmine Courtney Cockrell in connection with the case.
Quick facts
- Who: Thelma Jessie Cockrell, 6; Jasmine Courtney Cockrell, 37, sought by police
- What: Missing child located safely; police continue investigating and searching for woman involved
- When: Reported missing June 10, 2026; found safe June 11, 2026
- Where: Last seen in 14000 block of Cherry Street, Chesterfield County; spotted in Alexandria, Virginia
The story
A 6-year-old Chesterfield County girl reported missing early Wednesday morning has been found safe, bringing an end to an intensive search coordinated across Virginia and into neighboring jurisdictions. Thelma Jessie Cockrell, described as a Black female standing 4 feet tall and weighing approximately 50 pounds, was last seen around 1 a.m. Wednesday in the 14000 block of Cherry Street in Chesterfield County. By Thursday morning, she was spotted in the Wolfe Street area of Alexandria, Virginia, prompting law enforcement to issue a CODI (Critically Endangered/Critically Missing) Alert Thursday afternoon.
The search gained urgency due to what Chesterfield County Police described as "existing health and welfare concerns" involving Jasmine Courtney Cockrell, 37, who was associated with the child's disappearance. Police had sought the red 2016 Mazda CX-5 (Virginia license plate SWR-9898) believed to be in use. Thelma was last reported wearing a long white t-shirt with a cartoon character on the front.
Following Thursday's sighting and subsequent search efforts, law enforcement located Thelma safe on Thursday afternoon. The CODI Alert was cancelled following confirmation of her safety. However, the investigation remains active as police continue to locate and question Jasmine Courtney Cockrell regarding the circumstances of the child's disappearance and the health and welfare concerns that prompted the urgency of the initial alert.
The case demonstrates the effectiveness of Virginia's CODI Alert system, which immediately mobilizes state and local law enforcement resources when critically endangered children go missing. The Chesterfield County Police Department, along with Virginia State Police, coordinated the search that resulted in Thelma's rapid recovery.
Key players
- Chesterfield County Police Department — Lead law enforcement agency investigating the case and issuing CODI Alert
- Virginia State Police — Assisted in CODI Alert issuance and coordination
Why it matters: The safe recovery of a missing child reinforces community confidence in law enforcement coordination and alerts systems, while the ongoing investigation underscores the importance of rapid response protocols for critically endangered cases.
Places
- Cherry Street (Chesterfield County)+Chesterfield+VA)
- Wolfe Street (Alexandria)+Chesterfield+VA)
- Chesterfield County
- Alexandria
Development timeline
- 2026-06-10Child reported missing: Thelma Jessie Cockrell, 6, reported missing around 1 a.m. from 14000 block of Cherry Street, Chesterfield County [[source]](https://www.chesterfield.gov/)
- 2026-06-11Child spotted in Alexandria: Thelma located in Wolfe Street area of Alexandria at approximately 8 a.m.; CODI Alert issued Thursday afternoon [[source]](https://www.chesterfield.gov/)
- 2026-06-11Child found safe: Thelma Jessie Cockrell located safely; CODI Alert cancelled. Investigation ongoing for Jasmine Courtney Cockrell [[source]](https://www.chesterfield.gov/)
Related links
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Sources
- CODI Alert issued for 6-year-old girl missing out of Chesterfield County
- CODI Alert issued for missing Chesterfield County girl
- CODI Alert issued for Chesterfield 6-year-old, possibly in Alexandria
- Virginia Missing & Endangered Child Alert CANCELLED