Harlow Darby Freeman, the baby kidnapped by a car thief, was found alive by police in Walker County after a 14-hour manhunt. Learn the full story of this miraculous recovery.
Harlow Darby missing
Harlow Darby Freeman, a nine-month-old girl, was reported missing after the car she was sitting in was stolen by a car thief. The incident occurred in Parrish, Alabama, when the family’s white Lexus SUV was carjacked with Harlow in the back seat around 6:50 p.m. on July 10. Her father went briefly to a friend’s house, leaving Harlow in the car.
The Amber Alert has been issued due to the extreme danger Harlow is in. Family, friends and law enforcement conducted a desperate search for the missing baby. Pleas from Harlow’s mother, Bethany Smith, appeared on social media, urging the car thief to return her daughter safely. The community joined the search, sharing posts and praying for Harlow’s safe return.
After a 14-hour search, Alabama police found Harlow alive. Exact details about how and where she was found have not been released yet. However, the police confirmed that she was found safe. Harlow was taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital as a precaution, but her condition was not specified. Her family expressed immense joy and gratitude upon learning of her recovery.
The Amber Alert was subsequently canceled after Harlow was found. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and no further information has been released by the authorities.
Where was Harlow found?
Harlow Darby Freeman, a nine-month-old girl who was abducted from outside her home in Walker County, Alabama, has been found alive. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) canceled the Amber Alert after Harlow was located. She was found in Walker County and taken to the hospital for evaluation, according to her aunt, Melinda Hutchison.
It was initially reported that Harlow was abducted after her father briefly went to a friend’s house, leaving her in a car seat in the back of their white 2009 Lexus RX350 SUV. The vehicle was stolen with Harlow inside, prompting ALEA to issue an Amber Alert. However, it turned out that the car was probably not stolen. Further details about the circumstances of Harlow’s recovery were not provided in the available information.
Missing nine-month-old Harlow Freeman found safe
During the search, Harlow’s mother, Bethany Smith, made an emotional plea on social media for her daughter’s safe return. The community rallied, offering support and prayers, and the family offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to Harlow’s return.
Law enforcement agencies, including local, state and federal resources, were involved in the search. Parrish Police Chief Danny Woodard stressed that locating the child is a top priority. The community of Parrish and its mayor, Jared “Bubba” Cagle, expressed their appreciation for the support and urged anyone with information to come forward.
Who is Harlow Darby Freeman?
Harlow Darby Freeman, a 9-month-old baby who was allegedly kidnapped from Walker County, Alabama, has been found alive. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has officially canceled the Amber Alert. Harlow is currently being taken to the hospital for evaluation to determine her well-being. Interestingly, the police now suspect that the car may not have been stolen as first believed.
According to earlier reports, Harlow’s father notified authorities when he found his SUV, with Harlow in her car seat, taken from outside a friend’s house on Crest Avenue. This incident happened shortly before 7 pm on the day of the kidnapping. Following the report, ALEA immediately issued an Amber Alert at 9:40 PM in an attempt to quickly locate Harlow.
Harlow’s mother, Bethany Smith, took to Facebook to make a heartfelt plea for her daughter’s safe return. The stolen vehicle, a white 2009 Lexus RX350, is recognizable by the damage on the passenger side, which is covered with transparent tape. Parrish Police Chief Danny Woodard assured the public that all available resources are being used to find Harlow.
The primary focus of the authorities is to locate and ensure the safety of the child. The community of Parrish has shown incredible support, and Chief Woodard encourages anyone with information about the incident to come forward. While no official community searches have been organized at this time, community members are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately.
Harlow is described as having brown hair and blue eyes and was last seen wearing a tank top and pink shorts.
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