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UPDATED: Abducted Boy and Suspect Found

The suspect is 17-year-old Nautica Jones.

Updated 9:57 p.m.--St. Louis County Police said that St. Louis City Police have taken 17-year-old Nautica Jones into custody. She remains in their custody. Police have also recovered the vehicle.

Carmon Cross has also been found and will be taken to an area hospital for an examination.

No motive is known at this time. Charges may be filed when the investigation is complete.

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Original Story

St. Louis County Police have issued an Amber Alert for 1-year-old Carmon Cross. Cross is a black male who weighs approximately 17 pounds.

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He was taken from 2239 Wheaton Dr. in North St. Louis County sometime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8. A car was also taken from the home, a blue Dodge Magnum with Missouri license plate PJ5 M9H.

Cross was wearing a diaper and a white t-shirt at the time he was taken.

The suspect in this case is 17-year-old Nautica Jones. Jones is a black female who is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs approximately 240 pounds.  She was wearing a t-shirt and navy blue shorts with “Mario” written on them.

Those with information on the whereabouts of Carmon Cross or Nautica Jones are asked to call 911 immediately.

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