Missing 9-year-old Miami Gardens boy found safe, woman arrested
Update: Liam Smith, 9, who was reported missing, has been found safe, authorities said. Tameeka Budwah is facing several charges including false imprisonment of a child.
Earlier story follows:
An AMBER Alert was issued Tuesday afternoon for 9-year-old Liam Smith, last seen in Miami Gardens.
Authorities believe Liam may be with 45-year-old Tameeka Budwah.
Liam was last seen in the 17700 block of Northwest 14th Avenue, wearing a light blue school uniform shirt, dark blue pants, and black shoes, according to the FDLE.
He is 4 feet tall, weighs about 90 pounds, and has a scab under his eye.
Authorities said they may be traveling northbound in a black 2024 Honda Civic with Florida license plate RJVLS8.
Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities at 305-474-2100, 911, or the FDLE Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse at 1-888-356-4774.
