AMBER Alert cleared after 8-year old missing from Taylor found safe

UPDATE: Williamson County Constable Precinct 4 reports that 8-year old Layken Stokes was found safe Thursday morning.

According to a release from the Williamson County Sheriff's Office Thursday afternoon, investigators determined that Stokes was not abducted, but had voluntarily left her home. Officials say a vigilant rancher spotted the girl roughly two miles from her home in a field, and called 911 to report the sighting.

"The circumstances surrounding the runaway led us to seek assistance from our law enforcement partners," said WCSO Cmdr. John Foster. "We approach matters involving missing children with utmost seriousness, erring on the side of caution. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the community, and particularly to the observant rancher, for their support throughout this incident."

Original story below:

TAYLOR, Texas (Talk1370.com) -- Authorities are searching for an eight year old girl out of Taylor Thursday morning that's prompted an AMBER Alert.

Officials say 8-year old Layken Stokes was last seen on FM 973 in Taylor just before 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Stokes is described as white, with blond hair and blue eyes. She is 4-feet, 8-inches tall and weighs 89 pounds. Officials say she was last seen wearing a purple tank top, temporary arm tattoos, blue/white plaid pants and has a white/blue blanket. DPS officials say she wears glasses but does not currently have them.

Anyone with information on Stokes' whereabouts is asked to call the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department at 512-864-8282, or call 911.