Miami police locate 2 young kids believed to have been taken by father

Father also located in good health, police say

(Miami Police Department)

MIAMI – Miami police confirmed Friday morning that they have located a 3-year-old girl, Naima, and her 4-year-old brother, Siraj, who were believed to have been taken by their father.

Police identified the father as 47-year-old Iyad Awayssa, and said he was also found Friday in good health.

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Further details about the children’s disappearance and discovery were not immediately released.

It’s unclear whether Awayssa will face charges.


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