AMBER Alert Sent out for 2-Year-Old Girl With Autism Taken by Father

Breaking News Reporter

1/16/2019|Updated: 1/16/2019

A 2-year-old girl with autism was abducted in the Bronx, New York, according to officials.

An AMBER Alert was sent out on Jan. 16, for Seniya Benitez, who is non-verbal, ABC7 reported.

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Jack Phillips

Breaking News Reporter

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5

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