Atlanta police vehicles line the street outside a residence on Connell Avenue SW on Friday evening following reports that a 1-year-old child was taken abducted. (Credit: FOX 5 Atlanta) (FOX 5 Atlanta)
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Police Department cancelled a kidnapping lookout for a 1-year-old boy Friday evening after investigators confirmed the child's father had legal permission to have custody.
What we know:
Atlanta police officers initially responded to a home in the 400 block of Connell Avenue SW after receiving reports that the 1-year-old was taken without permission. Authorities named the 34-year-old father after he was seen riding away on a bicycle.
Further investigation by the Atlanta Police Department Public Affairs Unit determined the father had full authorization to have custody of his son. Officers officially cancelled the lookout and cleared the emergency search.
What we don't know:
Officials have not released additional details regarding what caused the initial miscommunication between family members at the home.
The Source: Information in this story was provided by the Atlanta Police Department's Homicide/Missing Persons Unit. This story has been updates since it was originally published.