The mother of two girls who were found safe after allegedly being taken from a Burger King in Columbus on Sunday morning has been arrested, according to authorities.
The girls, ages 11 and 4, were believed to have been in “extreme danger,” Columbus police said. They were located “in the area of South Georgia” late Monday morning, but the specific location was not disclosed.
Kaila Spires, 39, was taken into custody in Tift County, police said. She will be extradited to Columbus and faces two counts of kidnapping. Her court date will be determined at a later time.
A Levi’s Call, Georgia’s version of an Amber Alert, was issued Sunday after the girls were allegedly taken from the fast-food restaurant in the 7300 block of Veterans Parkway around noon. At the time, authorities said the children were believed to be with another woman.
Officials did not say if additional charges are expected.
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