Atlanta, GeorgiaFor two Florida children who are thought to have been kidnapped by their non-custodial mother and may be traveling to the Atlanta region, authorities have issued an urgent Amber Alert.
Children Last Seen in Riviera Beach, Florida
After leaving their foster home on August 18, 3-year-old Aizon Turner and his 11-year-old brother Akachi Turner were reported missing at 8:30 a.m., according to Riviera Beach Police.
According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the two boys were last seen in the Riviera Beach neighborhood around West 6th Street. According to law officials, the children are with their biological mother, Audrey Taylor, 43, who is now under an active Miami-Dade County warrant for child maltreatment and does not have legal custody of the children.
Details About the Suspect and Vehicle
Audrey Taylor was last spotted sporting a black tank top and a black-striped cream skirt. She may have her hair pulled back in a ponytail and is said to have a nose ring.
It is thought that the trio is headed toward Atlanta in a black Toyota Camry vehicle that has front-end damage. Since then, Georgia has been added to the Florida alert.
Descriptions of the Children
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Aizon Turner
, age 3, was last seen wearing a
khaki shirt
,
khaki shorts
, and
black light-up shoes
with
red trim
. -
Akachi Turner
, age 11, was last seen in a
black shirt
,
black pants
, and
high-top FILA sneakers
.
Amber Alert Extended to Georgia
Authorities in Georgia have joined the hunt as worries that Taylor might be trying to escape the state have grown, and an Amber Alert has now been issued for both Georgia and Florida. The public is being urged by law authorities to remain vigilant in search of the black Camry and the people involved.
If someone spots the kids, the suspect, or the car described, they should phone 911 right once and avoid going up to them.
Authorities advise residents of Georgia and those living along potential Florida travel routes to remain vigilant and report any suspected sightings. Your attention to detail may help get these kids home safely.
