Amaya Marie Pernell
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EAST LANSING (AP) -- Police say a 28-year-old Michigan man being sought in the disappearance of his 3-year-old daughter has been arrested and the child is safe.
Police made the announcement Tuesday night in a statement canceling an Amber Alert for Amaya Marie Pernell.
The statement says the "suspect was located" and the child was "recovered safely." Police say more details weren't immediately being released.
Police earlier said that Lester Pernell may have traveled earlier in the day to Atlanta. Police said Pernell also has ties to the Raleigh, N.C. area.
Amaya was taken Monday night from her mother's home in East Lansing.
The FBI had joined East Lansing police in the search. Kidnapping, first-degree home invasion and domestic violence charges were authorized Tuesday against Lester Pernell.
Investigators say 3-year old Amaya Marie Pernell was found safe Tuesday.
She was last seen Monday in East Lansing. Police say she was taken from her mother's home by her 28-year old father Lester Pernell.
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