CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Update:
Clayton County Police said with the assistance of the sheriff's office fugitive unit, they were able to find a missing 2-year-old safe. The 2-year-old's teen mom has been arrested, according to authorities. A 39-year-old woman was also interviewed by investigators. Clayton County Police said the investigation remains ongoing.
Original Story:
Clayton County Police are searching for a 2-year-old who was kidnapped Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. Officers said the child was unlawfully given to a 39-year-old woman by his teen mom.
Police responded to the Waterford Place Apartments at the 3000-block of Mount Zion Rd. in Stockbridge Tuesday shortly after 7 p.m.
Police said the toddler and his 16-year-old mom left without permission. After investigating, authorities learned that the 39-year-old woman had unlawfully transported the toddler's mother to Newton County.
They claimed the mom then unlawfully signed a custody agreement giving her rights over to the suspect, who then drove the teen back to Clayton County and dropped her off.
Clayton County Police said the 39-year-old woman has since disappeared with the 2-year-old. Authorities have tried to contact her but have not been able to get a hold of her through phone calls and text messages.
The 2-year-old has black hair and brown eyes. He's 2-feet tall and weighs 15 pounds authorities said.
The 39-year-old woman is believed to be driving a Black SUV possibly a Chevrolet. Warrants have been obtained for the suspect's arrest for kidnapping.
If anyone has any information, contact Clayton County Police at 770-477-3550 or Detective A. Walker at 770-473-5483.