Carlee Russell has been found alive and safe, according to Hoover Police.At 10:45 p.m., Hoover Police said they received a call that Carlee returned home to her residence.Police responded to the scene to investigate this latest development in the case. Hoover Fire medics responded to the scene to assess Carlee and transported her to a local hospital for evaluation.This is a developing story.***Original Story***Police in Hoover are investigating reports of a missing woman after they received a call from her stating she saw a toddler on the interstate Thursday night.It happened around 9:34 p.m. on Interstate 459 South near the John Hawkins Parkway exit. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WVTM 13 Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell, 25, was on her way home from her job at the Woodhouse Day Spa in the Summit and was about 10 minutes from her house, according to her parents, Talitha and Carolos Russell.The Hoover 911 Center received a call from Carlee Russell stating a toddler was walking on the side of the interstate. Carlee Russell then stopped to check on the child and called a family member, according to police. The family told investigators that they lost contact with her, but the phone line remained open. When police arrived, they found Carlee Russell’s car and belongings, but there was no sign of her or a toddler. Video below: The latest presser from policeCarlee Russell was last seen wearing black shirt, black pants and white Nike shoes, according to police. Her parents said her hair is in tight braids.On Saturday police released this updated photo of Russell which they say is how her hair would have looked the night of her disappearance.Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeFamily gathered to search for Carlee Russell Friday morning at the Hoover Met and are asking for help.”We’re just gonna scour the earth,” said Carlee Russell’s dad, Carlos Russell. “There’s no stopping us.”Her parents noted that there is a report from a trucker who said they saw her car with the door open and a grey vehicle had pulled in front of it.The Russells also say they believe that the child was used as ‘bait’ in order to lure Carlee out of her car.Video below: Carlee Russell’s family describes her Local, state and federal agencies are helping with the search at this time.A $25,000 reward is being offered between an anonymous donor and Crime Stoppers for any credible information, police said.On Saturday Keller Williams Realty posted on social media that it is committing another $25,000 for the safe return of Carlee Russell. The Birmingham Association of REALTORS is also offering $25,000 to the reward. This brings the reward to $75,000.Anyone who believes they may have seen Carlee Russell or may have any information about this case is asked to call Detective Brad Fountain at 205-444-7562.This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.
Carlee Russell has been found alive and safe, according to Hoover Police.
At 10:45 p.m., Hoover Police said they received a call that Carlee returned home to her residence.
Police responded to the scene to investigate this latest development in the case.
Hoover Fire medics responded to the scene to assess Carlee and transported her to a local hospital for evaluation.
This is a developing story.
***Original Story***
Police in Hoover are investigating reports of a missing woman after they received a call from her stating she saw a toddler on the interstate Thursday night.
It happened around 9:34 p.m. on Interstate 459 South near the John Hawkins Parkway exit.
Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WVTM 13
Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell, 25, was on her way home from her job at the Woodhouse Day Spa in the Summit and was about 10 minutes from her house, according to her parents, Talitha and Carolos Russell.
The Hoover 911 Center received a call from Carlee Russell stating a toddler was walking on the side of the interstate.
Carlee Russell then stopped to check on the child and called a family member, according to police. The family told investigators that they lost contact with her, but the phone line remained open.
When police arrived, they found Carlee Russell’s car and belongings, but there was no sign of her or a toddler.
Video below: The latest presser from police
Carlee Russell was last seen wearing black shirt, black pants and white Nike shoes, according to police. Her parents said her hair is in tight braids.
On Saturday police released this updated photo of Russell which they say is how her hair would have looked the night of her disappearance.
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Family gathered to search for Carlee Russell Friday morning at the Hoover Met and are asking for help.
“We’re just gonna scour the earth,” said Carlee Russell’s dad, Carlos Russell. “There’s no stopping us.”
Her parents noted that there is a report from a trucker who said they saw her car with the door open and a grey vehicle had pulled in front of it.
The Russells also say they believe that the child was used as ‘bait’ in order to lure Carlee out of her car.
Video below: Carlee Russell’s family describes her
Local, state and federal agencies are helping with the search at this time.
A $25,000 reward is being offered between an anonymous donor and Crime Stoppers for any credible information, police said.
On Saturday Keller Williams Realty posted on social media that it is committing another $25,000 for the safe return of Carlee Russell. The Birmingham Association of REALTORS is also offering $25,000 to the reward. This brings the reward to $75,000.
Anyone who believes they may have seen Carlee Russell or may have any information about this case is asked to call Detective Brad Fountain at 205-444-7562.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.
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