Savannah-Chatham police are asking for the public’s help locating a Savannah woman who allegedly absconded with her 2-year-old daughter Thursday.
Warrants have been filed charging Marcelle Jefferies, 31, with interference with custody after taking Gracie Lynn Jefferies from her own mother’s residence, said police spokesman Julian Miller.
Police are concerned for the welfare of the child, whose father has full custody, Miller said.
The father left the child with Marcelle Jefferies for a visit on the 300 block of Montclair Boulevard, but she left with her daughter, Miller said.
Police have indications she may have left the area but also could have returned.
Marcelle Jefferies has acquaintances in Savannah, Florida, North Carolina and Colorado, and could be going to any of those locations, Miller said.
She is 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs 120 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.
She may be driving a Navy blue 2012 Chevrolet Sonic that may have a spare doughnut tire on the front, Miller said.
Anyone who sees either the mother or daughter or knows of their location is asked to call 911 immediately.