**Missing Des Moines Teen Found Safe in Hammond, Indiana**
Des Moines, IA – In a heartening turn of events, a missing 14-year-old girl from Des Moines, Nina Williams, was found safe in Hammond, Indiana on Wednesday night. The Des Moines Police Department had issued an Amber Alert just before 8 p.m. on Wednesday after Nina was last seen in the 6100 block of Creston Avenue at around 3:30 p.m. the same day.
The Des Moines community breathed a collective sigh of relief as news broke that Williams had been located. It was discovered that she was with her mother, Jessica Williams, who does not have custody of Nina. The Des Moines Police Department confirmed this information through a news release.
While the community rejoices over Nina’s safe return, there are still many unanswered questions regarding the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and subsequent discovery. Unfortunately, additional details were not made available on Wednesday night.
Authorities are working diligently to uncover more information and shed light on the situation. The Des Moines Police Department urges anyone with information related to this case to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
The safe recovery of Nina Williams brings hope to the Des Moines community and highlights the importance of the Amber Alert system in reuniting missing children with their families. The collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies, community members, and the media played a pivotal role in ensuring her safe return.
For more updates on this story, you can visit the Des Moines city government reporter, Virginia Barreda’s Twitter page @vbarreda2 or reach out to her via email at [email protected].
As the investigation continues, we hope that more information will be released to shed light on this mysterious disappearance and offer closure to Nina Williams’ family and friends.