MARYLAND – Officials confirm the human remains discovered in North East, Maryland have been identified as three-year-old Nola Dinkins, a missing firm from Delaware.
The backstory:
Officers responded to the 500 block of Gender Road for a report of a possible kidnapping around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday.
A woman told police that she pulled over to comfort her daughter, identified as 3-year-old Nola Dinkins, when a man approached them at gunpoint and took the girl.
An Amber Alert was issued by police, who conducted a search for the girl through the night and morning.
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Maryland State Police confirmed Wednesday afternoon that they have located a body in connection with the investigation. MDSP is awaiting positive identification.
MDSP says the body was located in Cecil County.
“Human remains consistent with that of a child were recovered in a vacant lot by the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit in Cecil County around 1:45pm today,” said Maryland State Police. “Charges are pending consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Cecil County.”
What’s next:
The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit continues the investigation.
This remains an ongoing investigation. Stay with FOX 5 DC for updates and more information.