ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Michigan State Police believe that two young girls reported missing from the home of their foster parents in St. Joseph County have been taken by their mother.
Authorities say 6-year-old Alexandra Jay Prewitt and 11-year-old Jerrica Hope Tucker went missing from the yard of their foster parents on Thomas Court near Center Court in Centreville around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 4.
Troopers say their biological mother, Samantha Hope Prewitt, who lost rights to the girls, had recently threatened to take them as they played outside.
Police are now looking for a dark blue 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan with Michigan license plate EPE5916.
Six-year-old Alexandra is described as 3’ 7” and 45 pounds with blonde hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white shirt, pink shorts with white stripes and pink Crocs shoes.
Eleven-year-old Jerrica is described as 4’6” and 70 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a grey shirt, black leggings and blue Crocs shoes.
Police are asking anyone with information to call 9-1-1 or St. Joseph County dispatch.
