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Central IA girl found safe following Wed. night Amber Alert

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October 26th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines girl reported abducted on Wednesday afternoon, has been located safely in Indiana, with her mother. The Des Moines Police Department shared that update at 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, hours after an AMBER Alert was issued for 14-year-old Nina Williams. That alert has since been canceled.

Des Moines police say Nina Williams was last seen in the 6100 block of Creston Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday before her disappearance. Nina is autistic and nonverbal and has special care needs. Police say evidence indicates that Nina was abducted by her noncustodial parent, 36-year-old Jessica Rae Williams.

The two were found in Hammond, Indiana, which is more than five hours east of Des Moines, just outside Chicago. Des Moines police say the incident remains under investigation, and that more information will be released.