READING, Pa. - A Reading girl is safe after a 47-yer-old man kidnapped her from her home early Wednesday morning.Reading officials spoke Wednesday evening about an Amber Alert that had been issued for 13-year-old Janae Kalia-Henry.
The alert was canceled after Henry was found safe.Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli stated Henry had been abducted by 47-year-old Duane Taylor from her home on the 500 block of South Court, about 2 a.m.
Wednesday.Henry was found safe in New York City. Taylor was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon, in Brooklyn. Taylor is being held in New York on state charges.According to Tornielli, Henry did not appear to be need medical attention and was going to return to her home to be united with her loved ones.According to the officials, a continuing investigation into Henry’s abduction was ongoing.
There was thought to be some connection and it was not thought to be a random occurrence.Tornielli added the neighborhood was safe and there was no danger to the public. .