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GA woman charged with kidnapping 3-year-old girl; Amber Alert canceled

SAVANNAH, Ga. — A 3-year-old girl who was believed to be in “extreme danger” has been found and is safe. The woman who police say took her has now been charged with kidnapping.

An Amber Alert was issued Thursday night.

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Savannah police confirmed on Friday morning that the child has been found.

They previously reported that the child was with Jessy Elliott, who they say took her during a supervised visit.

Jessy Elliott was last seen walking on Wheaton Street toward East Broad Street around 10:45 a.m. on Thursday.

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