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Infant Recovered, Two Arrested After Austin Amber Alert

Police report the infant was recovered safely, now in CPS care.

Overview

  • Austin police identified the suspect as 32-year-old Kayla Washington and arrested her on kidnapping charges plus an unrelated warrant.
  • Officers found Washington on North Lamar Boulevard carrying 50-day-old Armani Woods, who appeared unharmed.
  • EMS evaluated the child at the scene before releasing the infant to Child Protective Services custody.
  • Investigators said CPS had a court order to remove the child, and Washington fled after learning custody would be taken.
  • Police also arrested 28-year-old Avery Rider on a resisting arrest charge, and the Amber Alert was canceled Tuesday night after the recovery.