Florida girl for whom Amber Alert was issued has been found safe

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Update:

Alessia Muhaj has been found, Florida Department of Law Enforcement said Monday morning.

Update! This is a cancellation to the Florida AMBER Alert that was activated on 01/29/2024 for ALESSIA MUHAJ. The child is safe.
If you would like further information, please call the Largo Police Department at 727-587-6730.

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— FDLE (@fdlepio) January 29, 2024

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Earlier story:

Investigators need help finding a missing Pinellas County child, Florida Department of Law Enforcement said.

FDLE issued an AMBER Alert for Alessia Muhaj, 8, on Monday morning.

Officials said the girl was last seen in Clearwater, in the 1700 block of Clearwater Largo Road North.

Florida AMBER Alert FDLE issued the alert for Alessia Muhaj, 8, and Renato Muhaj, 34, of Clearwater. (FDLE)

FDLE said Alessia might be in the company of Renato Muhaj, 34.

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Officials called him a suspect in her disappearance.

FDLE also said the two could be traveling in a 2017 gold Kia Sportage with the license plate number EJIJ99.

If seen, officials advise the public not to approach.

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Agents want anyone with tips to call 9-1-1 or Largo Police Department at 727-587-6730.

Please share this post! A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for Alessia Muhaj, 8yo. May be in Kia Sportage EJIJ99. Contact law enforcement immediately. If you have any info on whereabouts of this child please contact the Largo Police Department at 727-587-6730 or 911. #FLAMBER pic.twitter.com/RRsNWb1uji
— FDLE (@fdlepio) January 29, 2024