GLEN BURNIE, MD – A child was abducted by a family member described by police as suffering from mental illness in Glen Burnie on Tuesday.
The Anne Arundel County Police Department reported the abduction in the 100 block of Warwickshire Lane at approximately 7:00 a.m.
“After conducting an investigation, officers discovered that a juvenile female had been abducted by a relative who may be suffering from a mental illness,” AACPD reported. “As a result of the relative’s statements referring to leaving the country, the officer coordinated with local law enforcement agencies in order to locate the suspect and child.”
In the end, the child was recovered without incident.
The suspect and child were located at approximately 1:00 p.m. with the assistance of the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Fugitive Apprehension Team (FAT). The suspect was arrested and charged accordingly.
The AACPD released the name of the suspect, but due to mental health concerns, SNN editors decided not to republish the suspect’s name.
The 36-year-old woman was arrested by police.