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Muskegon Heights Police: 6-year-old girl kidnapped by mother found safe, two in custody

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MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. — Police say a 6-year-old girl is found safe after her mother took her from her father's home in Muskegon Heights. She was located in St. Louis, Missouri on Tuesday.

Authorities say they are working to reunite the girl with her father.

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Police say Seaniece Johnson forcibly took Elena Johnson from her father's home with the help of three other men before 4 p.m. Monday.

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Elena was last seen on Eighth Street.

Eighth Street in Muskegon Heights

Johnson does not have custody of Elena.

Johnson and the three men were considered armed and dangerous, according to authorities.

Michigan State Police said they decided not to issue an Amber Alert because Elena was kidnapped by a parent, according to Muskegon Heights police. An Amber Alert was considered for a later time since the suspect and victim were believed to be leaving the state, authorities said.

Muskegon Heights Police said that two were in custody, though further details about the persons in custody are not known at this time.

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Also, police asked the public not to make contact with the suspects if seen, but to instead call 911.

If you have any information about the incident, call 911 or the Muskegon Heights Police Department at (231) 733-8912.

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