Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Amber Alert Canceled After Missing Infant Found Safe in Charlotte
A baby girl, only 10 months old, was taken from Charlotte, North Carolina.
The police put out an Amber Alert, which is a special alert to help find missing children quickly.
The baby was believed to be with a young woman and a young man in a blue car.
Many people were worried and shared the alert to help find her.
Thankfully, the baby was found safe later that day, and the alert was canceled.
The police are still looking into exactly how the baby was taken, and they are asking anyone who saw anything to come forward.
An Amber Alert for a 10-month-old infant abducted in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been canceled.
The child was reportedly found safe Tuesday evening after being abducted earlier that day.
The infant was believed to be traveling in a blue minivan with suspects Michelle Hemphill, 19, and Timothy Lee Smith, 23.
Authorities have not released details regarding the recovery or the ongoing investigation.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the abduction and are asking for public assistance.
- Who
- A 10-month-old infant, who was found safe, and two suspects, Michelle Cheyanne Hemphill (19) and Timothy Lee Smith (23), identified in an Amber Alert.
- What
- An Amber Alert was issued for a missing infant and subsequently canceled after the child was found safe. The circumstances of the abduction are under investigation.
- When
- Tuesday afternoon (abduction reported); Tuesday evening (Amber Alert canceled)
- Where
- Charlotte, North Carolina; last seen near the 6600 block of Monroe Road.
- Why
- The Amber Alert was issued due to the abduction of an infant. The investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.
Official Statements
Public/Media
Information Release
Official Statements
Authorities have not released additional information on the recovery or ongoing investigation, stating details will be provided 'as appropriate.'
Public/Media
The case drew significant media attention, with social media filled with relief after the child's safe return was confirmed.
- Child's Age
- 10 months
- Suspect 1 Name
- Michelle Cheyanne Hemphill
- Suspect 1 Age
- 19
- Suspect 2 Name
- Timothy Lee Smith
- Suspect 2 Age
- 23
- Vehicle
- Blue minivan
- Location of Abduction
- 6600 block of Monroe Road, Charlotte
