Atlanta Sisters Missing
Atlanta Police Issue Amber Alert for Two Sisters Abducted by Babysitter Lakesha Brown
Key Points
Norah Cooper is described as about 2 feet tall and weighing around 28 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, while her sister Zola Cooper is described as having black hair and brown eyes and weighing about 42 pounds.
Norah is missing the index and middle fingers on her right hand.
An Amber Alert was issued on Monday morning for the two sisters.
The police bulletin did not list a time they were last seen or the babysitter’s name.
Tips can be reported to Atlanta Police Department's Special Victims Unit at 404-546-4260 or Crimestoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477); Det. V. Rodriguez is handling the case.
Atlanta police have issued an Amber Alert for two young sisters — 4-year-old Zola Cooper and 11-month-old Norah Cooper — believed to have been abducted by their babysitter, according to AJC. Authorities consider both girls to be in extreme danger.
The suspect is identified as Lakesha Brown. The girls were last seen near Jones Avenue Northwest and James P. Brawley Drive Northwest in Atlanta, Fox 5 Atlanta reported.
What the Two Missing Girls Look Like
Zola Cooper is 4 years old, stands 3 feet 9 inches tall, and weighs about 42 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a multicolored dress, according to AJC.
Her baby sister Norah is 11 months old, about 2 feet tall, and weighs around 28 pounds. She also has black hair and brown eyes. Norah has a key identifying feature: she is missing the index and middle fingers on her right hand. She was last seen in a pink onesie, WGXA reported.
Babysitter Named as Suspect in Abduction
Police identified the suspect as Lakesha Brown, the girls' babysitter. The girls were last seen in her care. Brown is believed to have taken both children, though the official police bulletin did not list a specific time they were last seen or include the babysitter's name directly, 11Alive noted.
Amber Alerts are issued when a minor is abducted and believed to be in immediate danger. Atlanta police triggered the alert Monday morning after determining the girls were at serious risk.
White Ford Truck Linked to the Suspect
Police are looking for a white Ford F-350 pickup truck connected to the case. The truck carries Alabama license plate ICO87Y4. Some reports have also referenced a white Ford F-150, according to AJC.
If you see the vehicle or have any information, do not approach it. Call police immediately.
How to Report a Tip to Atlanta Police
Atlanta police are urging the public to come forward with any information. Detective V. Rodriguez is leading the investigation. Tips can be called in to the Atlanta Police Department's Special Victims Unit at 404-546-4260, according to Fox 5 Atlanta.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crimestoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477). Both lines are available around the clock. Every tip could help bring Zola and Norah home safely.
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