Authorities are searching for a mother accused of abusing her adopted children.

Brenda Faye Brown faces charges of battery family violence and cruelty to children in the first and third degree, Monroe police wrote in a release.

She is believed to be driving a beige 2005 Nissan Altima with the license plate BWB9489. The right front passenger side has slight fender damage.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Monroe Police Department at 770-296-2218.

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