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Missing Tennessee girl reportedly found safe; uncle in custody

By Steve Burns
May 12, 2016

Carlie Trent, a 9-year-old girl who was reportedly abducted by her uncle in Tennessee, has been found, Channel 2 Action News reported.

Trent was found Thursday in Eidson, Tenn., Channel 2 reported. Her uncle, Gary Simpson, is reported to be in custody.

Trent was reported missing about a week ago, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. An Amber Alert was issued after Simpson reportedly picked her up at school without permission. Kidnapping warrants had been issued for Simpson.

A $2,500 reward had been offered for Trent’s return by the U.S. Marshal’s Service.

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