4-year-old kidnapped in Carrollton found safe in Mississippi, police say

CARROLLTON, Ga. - The Carrollton Police Department said a 4-year-old girl has been found safe in Mississippi a few hours after announcing they were searching for a man accused of kidnapping her on Sunday morning. 

Police said Rodricus Deonta Burton took 4-year-old Raven Burton at around 5 a.m. on Feb. 6 from Rodeway Inn & Suites in Carrollton. 

Police said Rodricus Burton has a history of domestic violence and no legal right to custody of Raven Burton. Police have not confirmed if Rodricus Burton is in custody. At the time, police said Rodricus Burton was possibly on his way to Louisiana. 

The Carrollton Police Department told FOX 5 Atlanta Rodricus Burton violated a temporary protective order filed by the 4-year-old's mother in Louisiana and was arrested a few weeks ago. The mother and daughter went to Carrollton to stay with a relative. 

Police said Rodricus Deonta Burton took 4-year-old Raven Burton at around 5 a.m. on Feb. 6 from Rodeway Inn & Suites in Carrollton. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Police said Burton was released from jail several days ago and came to Carrollton saying he needed to get some things Raven's mother had.

Raven's mother and grandmother are going to Mississippi to get her, police said.

Police released a description of Rodricus Burton's car. Rodricus Burton was last seen driving a silver Honda Accord with a Louisiana license plate: 566 FCX. 

Rodricus Burton was last seen driving a silver Honda Accord with a Louisiana license plate: 566 FCX. Police believe he could be headed to Louisiana. 

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