Missing Monroe County teen who prompted Amber Alert found safe

Update: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says the missing teen was found safe in Henry County, and the suspect is in custody.

At approximately 1:50 p.m., the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Henry County Police Department of a possible sighting in McDonough, Georgia. After searching the area, authorities located the two; they’re both safe and were taken into custody. The vehicle was located shortly thereafter. Meyers is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and interference with custody. Cole will be held until it can be determined if our Juvenile Court wishes for her to be detained in a youth detention center. Other charges may be added following a complete investigation. Meyers will be held at the Monroe County Jail until his first appearance hearing. We would like to thank the Henry County Police Department for their assistance in the investigation.

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FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Levi’s Call, which is Georgia’s Amber Alert, for a missing teen from Monroe County.

She’s 16-year old Alyssa Riley Cole. She’s a white female, 54 inches tall, weighing 110 pounds. She has green eyes and long black hair.

According to the sheriff’s office, she was abducted Friday morning around 6am by Steven Tanner Meyer. He is believed to be armed, possibly with an AR15 and headed toward Arkansas. Be on the lookout for a dark gray or black 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, Georgia tag ALW3567.

Meyer is a 19-year old white male, 302 pounds, 64 inches tall, and has brown hair and brown eyes.

Call 911 if you see them or have information.