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Parents of missing East New York teen say they've received taunting calls and videos

The family says they received a video of Amir Curtis subway surfing.

Karina Gerry

Apr 10, 2026, 6:13 PM

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The parents of missing 14-year-old Amir Curtis say they've received taunting phone calls and videos from other teens telling them where their son is.

Amir’s father, Jerome Curtis, says he has even spoken directly to his son over the phone.

“He tells me he’s going to call me that night and tell me where my son is, and that night it never happens," said Curtis.

The parents say that when they go to that location, their son is nowhere to be found.

“This is my child. This isn’t a game, this is real life," said Shana McKinnon, Amir's mother.

The family says they received a video of Amir subway surfing.

“He was never into any type of stuff like this," said Curtis.

Anyone who might have information about the teen’s location is urged to contact the NYPD.

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