Kidnapped 6-month-old girl located, suspect taken into custody ending Amber Alert, SJSO reports

ST. AUGUSTINE — Update: The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has announced that 6-month-old Zaina Ward has been located, and suspect Mohammed Adam has been taken into custody.

Original: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has issued an AMBER Alert for a 6-month-old child reportedly abducted in St. Johns County.

According to FDLE, Zaina Ward was last seen in the area of the 5000 block of State Road 13 North in St. Augustine. Authorities believe she may be in the company of 22-year-old Mohammed Adam, a St. Augustine resident. They could be traveling in a silver 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier with Florida tag number RXCR47.

According to law enforcement, the pair may be in the Jacksonville area. Zaina was last seen wearing a white onesie with pink flowers and green stems.

Authorities urge anyone who sees them not to approach and to contact law enforcement immediately at 904-824-8304 or dial 911.

Missing Child:

• Name: Zaina Ward
• Missing Since: October 13, 2024
• Age: 6 months
• Sex: Female
• Hair: Brown
• Eyes: Brown
• Height: 2′0″
• Weight: 14 pounds
• Last seen: 5000 block of State Road 13 North, St. Augustine, FL
• Clothing: White ruffled onesie with pink flowers and green stems

Suspect Information:

• Name: Mohammed Adam
• Age: 22 years
• Sex: Male
• Hair: Black
• Eyes: Brown
• Height: 5′8″
• Weight: 150 pounds
• From: St. Augustine, FL

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