Crime & Safety
Mom May Have Abducted 4-Year-Old Daughter: Aurora Police
Police say he has refused to return the four-year-old to her legal guardians for nearly a week.
AURORA, IL -- Police in Aurora are asking for the public's help locating a mother who may have abducted 4-year-old Shana M. Brown from the Aurora family who has custody of her. Shana's biological mother, Benetta Brown, had been allowed visitation with Shana on March 15, but police say she has refused to return the child to her legal guardians since then.
Police say Shana M. Brown has been reported as a missing child.
The Aurora Police Department is investigating a possible parental child abduction that was reported 03/15/19. Our complainant has guardianship of 4 year old Shana M. Brown and they reside in Aurora, IL. Her... https://t.co/FSiY4qttNM
— Aurora (IL) Police (@AuroraPoliceIL) March 22, 2019
According to authorities, Benetta Brown may be staying near 79th and Ashland in Chicago. At press time, there were no active warrants for Brown's arrest. If you know the whereabouts of or believe you have seen Benetta Brown of Shana M. Brown, contact the Aurora Police Investigations Division at 630-256-5500.
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