The mother of 4-year-old Obrielle Curry told police she left her child with a man at the Walmart on Old National Highway on Tuesday while she ran errands. When she returned to the store, her daughter and the man, identified by police as Moses Allen, were gone.
The woman called 911 around 10:30 p.m. to report their disappearance.
BREAKING:
— Audrey Washington (@AudreyWSBTV) September 26, 2018
4 y/o Obrielle Curry is MISSING!
Police say her mom left Curry w/Moses Allen at Walmart on Old National Hwy while she went to run errands. The mom says when she returned, both Curry & Allen, were gone. Please call @COSFGA police, if you have info: 470-809-7300.@wsbtv pic.twitter.com/gDRhqoEsIi
Obrielle is described as a 3-foot, 70-pound girl with dark skin. She was last seen wearing a black shirt with bold letters, black shorts and black shoes.
Allen is 6 feet tall, 205 pounds and has a lighter complexion, according to police. He was last seen wearing khaki pants, a white shirt and black shoes.
South Fulton police Detective Partrena Smith said Obrielle's mother and Allen are friends. Officers are actively searching for the two.
Search continues for a 4-year-old girl left with her mother's friend at a South Fulton Walmart. Mom said she left the child with the friend while she ran errands. When she returned, the friend and her daughter were gone. https://t.co/ErCfLMZsXw pic.twitter.com/ZsoYXFXYZf
— AJC (@ajc) September 26, 2018
“They’ve been out all night searching, looking and canvassing the area,” Smith said.
Anyone with information is asked to call South Fulton police at 470-809-7311.
Tipsters can remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by contacting Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.
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