By Associated Press - Friday, June 9, 2017

DEMING, N.M. (AP) - Police in Deming say an 8-year-old girl who was allegedly abducted by her mother in a custodial interference case has been located and she is safe.

They say an Amber Alert was issued about 11 a.m. Friday requesting the public’s assistance in locating Chelsea Boomgaarn.

Police say 47-year-old Laurie Curtis has no legal custodial rights to her daughter.



The girl’s grandmother contacted police to report her missing.

Deming police say they spoke to her father and grandmother investigating the alleged abduction.

Details about where the girl was found weren’t immediately released.

It’s also unclear if Curtis will face any charges.

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