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Missing 8-year-old Atlanta girl found safe, mother arrested

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ATLANTA — An 8-year-old girl reported missing by Atlanta police has been found, according to officials.

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Samaunee Mosley, 8, was reported missing Monday morning.

According to APD, Mosely was last seen riding in her mother, Tychena Mosley’s car. The family tells APD, that 30-year-old Tychena Mosley suffers from schizophrenia and was having a ‘mental episode’.

APD said Samaunee Mosley was located in Riverdale and appeared to be OK.

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Tychena Mosley was arrested and awaiting extradition back to APD Public Safety Headquarters. Tychena Mosley had active warrants for cruelty to children (second-degree).

The investigation is ongoing.

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