PINELLAS COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – UPDATE, 10:42 a.m.: The Clearwater Police Department (CPD) says 8-year-old Alessia Muhaj was found safe. They say her father, Renato Muhaj, 34, is now in custody.
UPDATE, 9:03 a.m.: The Clearwater Police Department (CPD) says 34-year-old Renato Muhaj is also a suspect in a felony battery case from overnight.
Police say the battery took place in the 2200 block of Nursery Road.
CPD says Renato Muhaj is the child’s father.
PREVIOUSLY, 7:22 a.m.: A Florida Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 8-year-old girl.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has issued an Amber Alert for Alessia Muhaj.
They say she was last seen in the area of the 1700th block of Clearwater Largo Road North in Clearwater.
FDLE says the child may be in the company of 34-year-old Renato Muhaj.
Authorities say they may be traveling in a 2017, gold Kia Sportage, FL tag number EJIJ99.
If spotted, law enforcement asks that you not approach them and instead dial 911.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of the child, you’re urged to contact the Largo Police Department at 727-587-673.
