Authorities seek help locating abducted 9-month-old girl in Westlake – NBC Los Angeles

Authorities seek help locating abducted 9-month-old girl in Westlake  NBC Los Angeles

An Amber Alert was in effect Wednesday after reports of a 9-month-old girl being abducted in the Westlake district of Los Angeles. Nylah Austin was last seen Monday with suspect 29-year-old Kennisha Austin, according to the California Highway Patrol, which activated the alert on behalf of the Torrance Police Department. Nylah Austin was described as an 18-inch-tall baby girl weighing 15 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Kennisha Austin was identified as a 5- foot-tall woman weighing 100 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

The relationship between Nylah and Austin was not immediately disclosed publicly. Anyone with information regarding Nylah Austin or Kennisha Austin's whereabouts was urged to call 911. The AMBER Alert system is part of a nationwide plan that brings together law enforcement agencies and media broadcasters to help quickly alert the public when a child is abducted. The program relies on technology and partnerships to help locate missing children and support their safe recovery.