Missing Georgia teen found safe

By Alexis Stevens

Jan 17, 2011

A 13-year-old girl reported missing from her bedroom Wednesday night has been found safe in Alabama.

The family of Fabiola Morales, of Columbus, Ga., reported her missing Thursday after searching for her, the Ledger-Enquirer reported. Investigators determined she may have been abducted by an 18-year-old man.

Early Sunday, Fabiola was found in Jasper, Ala., according to the report. The suspected abductor, 18-year-old Luis Garcia was arrested and is expected to be extradited back to Georgia.

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Alexis Stevens is a member of the Crime and Public Safety team.