Crime & Safety
Amber Alert: Colo. Toddler Found In Nebraska, Mother In Custody
Nebraska State Patrol took the mother of Kyley Phipps, age 2, into custody after she was stopped in Saline, Co., Thornton police said.
THORNTON, CO – A missing toddler last seen in Thornton was located in Saline County, Nebraska, Thornton Police tweeted around 10:15 p.m. Thursday.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation had issued an Amber Alert for Kyley Phipps, age 2.
Phipps was abducted by her mother, Donetta Phipps, 47, who was ordered to relinquish the child at 1 p.m. and never showed up.
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Donetta Phipps was stopped near the town of Friend, Nebraska and was in custody, the Nebraska State Patrol said.
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Kyley has been found SAFE in Saline County Nebraska, near the town of Friend, by the Nebraska State Patrol @NEStatePatrol. Mother is in custody. Thank you to everyone who was looking out for this precious child. pic.twitter.com/8YuPEi4kJS
— Thornton Police Dept (@ThorntonPolice) June 8, 2018
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