Kingsport, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 2:45 p.m.: A toddler missing out of Kingsport is found safe and her alleged abductor is now in custody following an Amber Alert Monday afternoon.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation had issued the Amber Alert for 2-year-old Maria Linebaugh who was last seen Monday morning in the area of Bowater Drive in Kingsport.
Officials said the girl could be with 35-year-old Matthew Linebaugh in a silver 2010 Ford Crown Victoria with a TN tag.
The child was later found safe, and Matthew Linebaugh was taken into custody; he is charged with especially aggravated kidnapping and driving on a revoked license.
UPDATE: A toddler remains missing out of Kingsport, and her alleged abductor is now charged with especially aggravated kidnapping and driving on a revoked license.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Amber Alert for 2-year-old Maria Linebaugh who was last seen Monday morning in the area of Bowater Drive in Kingsport wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt with a heart, beige pants, and pink shoes.
Officials say the girl could be with 35-year-old Matthew Linebaugh in a silver 2010 Ford Crown Victoria with TN tag BRF4966.
Those with information are being asked to call the Kingsport Police Department at 423-245-3822 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
ORIGINAL STORY: An AMBER Alert has been issued on behalf of the Kingsport Police Department for a missing toddler.
Officials say 2-year-old Maria Linebaugh was last seen Monday morning in the area of Bowater Drive in Kingsport wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt with a heart, beige pants, and pink shoes and is possibly in the company of 32-year-old Matthew Linebaugh.
The pair are believed to be traveling in a 2010 silver Ford Crown Victoria with TN tag BRF4966.
If you have seen Maria, Matthew, or the vehicle, please contact the Kingsport Police Department at 423-245-3822 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
