Found Safe OH - Eli Opembe, 9, taken by Verona Thomas, 38, Columbus, 1 Sep 2018

[cybervampira]

Amber Alert issued for 9-year-old boy taken from north Columbus

An Amber Alert has been issued for a 9-year-old boy who was taken from north Columbus.

Authorities say 9-year-old Eli Opembe was taken by his non-custodial mother, 38-year-old Verona Thomas, on September 1 from the 300 block of Carrington Ridge Road.

The vehicle involved is a blue 2010 Nissan Altima with Connecticut plate number AB68371.

Columbus police said Thomas was supposed to return the child to the child's father.

Police say Thomas is homeless and may be traveling from Columbus to Connecticut and the child is at risk of serious physical harm while with Thomas.

Columbus Division of Police

Have you seen this child? Eli Opembe

Amber Alert issued for 9 year old Eli Opembe

Columbus police issue statewide Amber Alert for 9-year-old taken by non-custodial mother

 

[doodles1211]

Amber Alert is still active...

AMBER Alert Program

 

[ludakristen]

This one has me nervous for some reason. It doesn't seem to be getting much publicity.

 

[doodles1211]

Found safe...

Columbus Division of Police

September 7 at 8:00 PM ·
‪AMBER ALERT UPDATE 9/9/18 - ELI WAS FOUND SAFE IN GEORGIA. His non-custodial parent was also located safe by GA police. Charges are forthcoming. Thank you for sharing this #AmberAlert #CPD ‬

 

[ludakristen]

So glad to hear this news this morning.