3-year-old girl taken by her mother found safe, Oakland County deputies say Police say child was in her father’s car when her mother stole it with her inside
Queen Norton (WDIV)
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said 3-year-old girl Queen Norton, who was reported missing from Pontiac, has been found safe.
Deputies said 3-year-old Queen is with relatives in Georgia and her mother, Shanitra Seay, was arrested by the Atlanta Police Department and will be extradited to Oakland County.
No further information was released at this time.
Michigan State Police issued an Endangered Missing Advisory for the child on Monday.
Police said she was in her father’s car when her mother, Shanitra Seay, stole the vehicle with the child inside.
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