Missing Hoke County child found safe; mother charged
A Hoke County girl who went missing from her father's home in Raeford Friday night has been found safe, authorities say.
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Officials said that Chelsey Lynn Bell was found in the early hours of Saturday and was safe. The Amber Alert for Chelsey was canceled around 1:30 a.m.
Chelsey had last been seen at her father's house on Mockingbird Lane with her alleged abductor – her mother, Michelle Hardin, 35. A white man and teenage boy were also reportedly traveling with them, but authorities have not said who they believe those people are.
Hoke County jail officals said Hardin was brought in at about 4:30 a.m. and is charged with abduction of children. She was being held Saturday afternoon under a $5,000 bond.
Officials with the Hoke County Sheriff's Office said they were still investigating the incident and did not release any more details about the case.
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