Crime & Safety

Armed Mom Abducts 7-Year-Old Boy From Near West Side: Police

Lorraine Smith is not the boy's legal guardian. Police said she has a handgun and is considered armed and dangerous.

CHICAGO (CBS) — Police said Massiah Vaughn was taken from the 1300 block of South Damen Avenue around 4 p.m. Wednesday. His mom, Lorraine Smith, is not the boy’s legal guardian. Police said she has a handgun and is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Chicago police.

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