Amber alert issued for missing Savannah toddler believed to be in extreme danger
Levi's Call issued for missing 3-year-old Leilani Elliott, believed to be in extreme danger after unauthorized removal during supervised visit in Savannah.
Leilani last seen with Jessy Elliott near Wheaton Street; possibly traveling in a white Nissan Altima, model year 2020-2022.
Authorities urge immediate contact with 911 or Savannah Police Department if seen; Leilani described with black braided hair, yellow hoodie, dark leggings, and white shoes.
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Authorities are searching for a missing 3-year-old girl believed to be in extreme danger after being taken without permission during a supervised visit in Savannah.
A statewide Levi's Call, Georgia's Amber Alert System for missing and abducted children, has since been issued.
What we know
According to the Savannah Police Department, Leilani Elliott was last seen around 10:20 a.m. Thursday near 825 Wheaton Street and was believed to be with Jessy Elliott. Investigators say the child was taken from the 900 block of Wheaton Street without authorization during a supervised visit.
Jessy Elliott was last spotted around 10:45 a.m. walking east on Wheaton Street toward East Broad Street.
Dig deeper
Leilani, 3, has black hair styled in braids with beads and was wearing a yellow hoodie, dark leggings, and white shoes.
Jessy Elliott, 32, has brown hair with blond ends and was last seen in a blue or teal tank top, blue jeans, and leggings. Her hair has brown roots with blonde ends and her hairstyle is a ponytail.
Authorities initially reported the pair may be traveling in a white Nissan Altima, model year 2020 to 2022, headed eastbound on Wheaton Street.
What we don't know
The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain under investigation.
What you can do
Police believe Leilani is in extreme danger and are urging anyone who sees either of them to call 911 immediately or contact the Savannah Police Department at 912-658-0990.
The Source
The details in this article were provided by the Savannah Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
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