1-year-old girl found safe, mother accused of kidnapping in custody; police say
(Clayton County Police Department)
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. - A 1-year-old girl who police believe was kidnapped by her mother has been found safe, Clayton County police confirmed.
Authorities also said the mother suspected of kidnapping her 1-year-old daughter has been taken into custody.
According to investigators, Nadia Ervin took her daughter Jhenna Ervin away from a house located in the 5800 block of Riverdale Road around 4 p.m. on Friday.
Police said the child was in her grandmother's custody and Nadia does not have legal custody of her daughter. Nadia lost custody of her child after an incident in 2020, authorities say.
(Clayton County Police Department )
Jhenna had last been seen wearing pink shirt with pink pants.
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Nadia faces charges for kidnapping and interference with custody, according to police.
An investigation continues.
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