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Two children abducted in east Columbus found safe

By David Rees,

1 days ago

UPDATE: Police said Sunday afternoon that both Jamila and Kenneth Austin were found safe and returned home.

COLUMBUS, Ohio ( WCMH ) — Police say two children are missing after they were last seen in east Columbus.

Six-year-old Jamila Austin and 5-year-old Kenneth Austin were abducted by a family member at around 7 p.m. on Saturday near Brookshire Court in Linwood, according to the Columbus Division of Police.

Jamila, about four feet tall and weighing 55 pounds, was wearing blue jean shorts, a white crop stop and sandals when she was taken. Kenneth, about three feet tall and 50 pounds, was wearing orange Mickey Mouse pants, a black and red Mickey Mouse shirt and black sneakers.

Police are asking anyone with information to call 614-645-4545 and to reference case number 243009404.

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