Missing Central Florida girls found safe in Louisiana, mother in custody

Writer: Paul Dolan
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AMBER ALERT
Amber Alert for missing young girls. CREDIT: LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The two missing young girls have been found alive by authorities in Louisiana following Thursday’s statewide Amber Alert.

According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Natalia,1, and Tilli Williams, 5, were found in the custody of their mother, Dixie, who was later arrested on the Florida kidnapping warrant.

Amber Alert
Dixie Williams mugshot. CREDIT: LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The Amber Alert sent out Thursday afternoon said Natalia and Tilli were last seen in Sorrento, Florida.

Authorities suspected the girls had been taken by their mother Dixie, 41, who also went by the alias Stumpner.

Authorities thanked those who shared the story and the images for their help in finding the young girls safely.

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