Missing Sikeston sisters found, one in custody

SIKESTON — Two sisters that went missing Sunday morning have been located.

According to Sikeston Department of Public Safety Director Jim McMillen, Amiracle J. Henry, 5, and Amaya L. Marr, 3, who both went missing from 1305 William St. at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.

According to Evelyn Aceves, Sikeston DPS public information officer, DPS officers were told a female took her non-custodial children from foster care while they were outside the residence. The female was seen placing the two children in a vehicle and leaving the area.

DPS contacted Missouri Highway Patrol's Amber Alert program who issued an endangered person alert. The department also issued a message to the surrounding agencies to advise them of the incident.

A tip from an anonymous caller led DPS to the female's location at a motel in Miner.

Both children were located at approximately 6:30 p.m. and custody was returned to the Department of Family Services.

Akira Marr, 27, is in custody and charged with parental kidnapping.