Amber Alert canceled in Ga. after mother, son found ‘in good health’

ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) - UPDATE - The Atlanta Police Department has canceled a Levi’s Call (Georgia’s Amber Alert) for a missing mother and her 11-year-old son after police say they were “located in good health.”

APD has given no further details at this time but says the investigation continues.

CBS46 will continue to update you as more information is released.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Atlanta Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a male suspect involved in a hostage/kidnapping that occurred Saturday in northwest Atlanta.

APD says officers responded to 1633 Abner Terrace around 12:45 p.m. in reference to a kidnapping. Upon arrival, officers learned that a male suspect abducted an adult female, identified as 38-year-old Kerline Lubin, and her 11-year-old son, Pierre Lubin, against their will, forcing them to get into his black 2016 Jeep Compass with Georgia tag CSL5977. The vehicle fled the area.

Suspect vehicle - 2016 Black Jeep Compass.(Atlanta Police Department)

The suspect, possibly identified as 37-year-old Leonard Cross, is believed to be armed and dangerous. The investigation remains active.

If any information is known on their whereabouts, please contact 911 or the Atlanta Police Homicide/Adult Missing Persons Unit at 404-546-4235. You can also submit information anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online www.crimestoppersatlanta.org, or by texting CSA and the tip to CRIMES (274637). Persons do not have to give their name or any identifying information to be eligible for the reward of up to $2,000.

We just spoke with a neighbor who says he called 911 when he heard the commotion at the home on Abner Terrace. He tells us he hopes the mom and child are found quickly @cbs46 https://t.co/cSL64rVaMn
— Jasmina Alston (@JasminaAlstonTV) April 16, 2022