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Missing 9-year-old girl found safe, father accused of kidnapping in custody: DeKalb Police

Authorities previously said the 9-year-old and her father were believed to have crossed state lines.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A day after DeKalb Police asked the public to be on the lookout for a missing 9-year-old who was allegedly kidnapped by her father, they said she has been found safe.

According to the police department, the suspect was taken into custody. Authorities previously said the 9-year-old and her father were believed to have crossed state lines.

They were last seen on the night of May 20 near the 4100 block of Wesley Club Drive in Decatur. 

The missing child advisory said he was wanted for kidnapping and interference with custody charges, according to DeKalb Police.

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