Crime & Safety
Amber Alert For Clarkston Toddler Successful As 1-Year-Old Found Safe
Clarkston Police announce that 1-year-old Blaise Barnett was found safe after he disappeared when his parent's SUV was stolen.
DECATUR, GA — Clarkston 1-year-old Blaise Barnett, who was taken from his parents early Wednesday morning, has been found safe, police said.
The toddler was taken early Wednesday morning when someone stole the SUV he was in as his parents unloaded groceries, authorities said.
Thursday afternoon, Clarkston Police announced Blaise's safe return home.
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Police issued an Amber Alert on Wednesday calling upon resources from state law enforcement and nearby local police agencies, and blasting images of the missing boy across airwaves and digital networks.
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By late Wednesday morning, DeKalb County Police officers who had joined in the search were able to locate the SUV in a condominium complex at 1000 Old Hampton Drive. While a witness helped lead police to a man found with the vehicle, an interview of the man with investigators led them to release him.
It is unclear at this time where Blaise was, who had him or what charges, if any, are pending.
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