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Atlanta Mom Kidnaps Children, Amber Alert Issued
23 May
Summary
- Atlanta mother allegedly kidnapped her two children.
- An Amber Alert has been activated for the missing kids.
- Police are searching for a dark gray Jeep SUV.
Atlanta authorities have issued an urgent public appeal for assistance in locating two young children, 8-year-old Tyshawn Keys and 9-year-old Samyia Keys, who are believed to have been abducted by their mother. The children were reportedly taken from their court-appointed guardian.
Investigators have identified the mother as 33-year-old Bernice Keys. She was last seen driving a dark gray Jeep SUV, with the license plate number AAT 6FJ, leaving the 400 block of Carey Drive in southeast Atlanta. The state's Amber Alert system, Levi's Call, has been activated as detectives work to secure arrest warrants for Bernice Keys.
Information regarding the clothing worn by Bernice Keys and the children at the time of the alleged abduction has been released by the police. Bernice Keys was reportedly wearing a pink tank top, black capris, and black slides. Tyshawn was last seen in a black shirt, black shorts, and black Air Force 1s, while Samyia was wearing a black/white/grey sweatshirt, burgundy sweatpants, and black and yellow Jordans.
Law enforcement officials are requesting that anyone with information about the whereabouts of the children or the suspect contact the Atlanta Police Department or Detective Jenkins directly at 404-546-4235.
