DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – A 3-month-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert in Texas was found safe in Dallas, and the suspect, her mother, was also arrested, police said.
Police said Friday they were looking for Lashea Benjamin, 39, and her daughter, Anyla, and that both were last seen around 1 p.m. in the South Houston area.
Police believed Anyla was in danger due to Lashea’s previous history of injuring a child.
Anyla Benjamin (left) and Lashea Benjamin (right)
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Just before 3 p.m. Saturday, police said the Amber Alert was canceled after Lashea and Anyla were found in Dallas after authorities received leads.
Police said Lashea is currently in custody at the Dallas County Jail. Anyla was taken into the custody of Child Protective Services after they found her “safe and healthy.”
UPDATE: AMBER ALERT CANCELED
After receiving numerous tips, Anyla Benjamin and the suspect Lashea Benjamin were located in Dallas. Lashea Benjamin is being held in the Dallas County Jail.
Anyla is safe and healthy and will be taken into custody of CPS. #HouNews https://t.co/z5rxnQajMT pic.twitter.com/IYwTYNqBsu
– Policía de Houston (@houstonpolice) January 16, 2021
No further details have been released as the investigation continues.
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