13-year-old Ohio girl found safe in Springfield; Authorities searching for suspect in AMBER Alert

OHIO — The 13-year-old Ohio girl at the center of an AMBER Alert was found safe in Springfield Friday evening, but authorities are still looking for the suspect.

Around 3:45 p.m., Columbus police issued a statewide AMBER Alert for a 13-year-old Ohio girl.

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The child was last seen in Franklin County on S Huron Avenue in the City of Columbus around 10:08 a.m.

Police said Shane Steven Smith, 48, allegedly abducted the girl.

Smith is a white man. He weighs 200 pounds and is five feet and 11 inches tall.

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He was last seen driving a White 2004 Ford Ranger with Ohio Plate, HRW1901.

Clark County Sheriff’s deputies found the truck in the 1400 block of Styer Drive around 4:45 p.m.

Springfield police found the girl at a relative’s house a short time later.

News Center 7 has learned that Smith has open felonious assault and drug cases in Clark County Court of Commons Pleas court.

Court records show that Smith has one listed address in Springfield on Sherman Avenue.

Franklin County Municipal Court records show that Smith is facing a kidnapping charge and an arrest warrant has been issued.

If you see Smith, call 1-877-262-3764, 911, or the Columbus Police Department at (614)-645-4747.

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