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9-year-old girl in Maryland has been found

The child was found safe in Edgemere, Maryland.

WESTMINSTER, Md. — 9-year-old Savannah Heaton has been found safe around 8:48 p.m., according to officials. The child was found in Edgemere, Maryland. Heaton's 33-year-old sister, Magen Wallen was taken into custody, according to officials.

Officials say that Heaton was with "known suspects" which included Wallen.

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, an Amber Alert was issued for Savannah Heaton Tuesday evening.

Savannah was last seen in Westminster in Carroll County, Maryland prior to the abduction and was with her aunt who has court-ordered custody, according to officials. 

Police believed Wallen was driving a tan Chevrolet Tahoe with Maryland tag 9DM4538.

Officials say information on the charges for Wallen will be updated Wednesday morning.

This is a developing story. More information will be added as it becomes available.

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