OZARK, Mo., (KBSI) — A child reported abducted in connection with a homicide investigation in Texas was safely recovered Saturday afternoon in Christian County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
An AMBER Alert was issued at 2:13 p.m. Jan. 31 after authorities in Mansfield, Texas, reported a child abduction related to a homicide. Within minutes of the alert being broadcast, a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper located the suspect vehicle in Ozark.
Officials said the trooper arrested the suspect without incident and safely recovered the child by 2:20 p.m., less than 10 minutes after the alert was issued. Authorities credited license plate reader technology and tips from the public for the rapid recovery…