A man and his girlfriend are facing criminal charges after allegedly kidnapping the man’s toddler Saturday, authorities said.
The 18-month old Cherokee County boy was returned safely Sunday morning, according to the Cherokee sheriff’s office. The child was turned over unharmed and is now back in custody with his grandmother.
Camren Clark, 21, who does not have custodial rights over the child, and his girlfriend, 22-year-old Malaysia Haynes, have been arrested and charged with felony interference with custody and burglary, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. Clark has an additional charge accusing him of simple battery.
An Amber Alert was issued for the child after he was reported taken from Acworth, according to a news release Saturday. Clark was believed to be with his girlfriend at the time and was heading to Minnesota.
Overnight on Sunday, Clark contacted Cherokee investigators, officials said Sunday morning. He, his girlfriend and the child had been near St. Louis. After speaking with investigators, Clark agreed to return to Cherokee County with the child.
Both Clark and Haynes are in custody at the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center. Haynes’ bond is set at $9,062. Clark has no bond at this time because his charges were filed under the Georgia Family Violence Act, the sheriff’s office said.
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