Amber Alert Issued After Mother Allegedly Abducts Daughters
LA PLATA COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Authorities in La Plata County issued an Amber Alert Saturday afternoon after they believe a woman who lost her parental rights abducted her two children.
According to the La Plata County Sheriff's Department, Kallisha Hughes, 30, took her two children from the home of their legal guardians early Saturday afternoon. She might be traveling to Alto, N.M.
The Amber Alert was issued for Kallisha Hughes' two daughters -- Kiarah Hughes, 6; and Brooklyn Hughes, 3.
"The abductor was angry when taking the children, may be mentally unstable and may be under the influence of methamphetamine," according to the Amber Alert. "Abductor has an extensive criminal history, violent tendencies and a is a frequent methamphetamine abuser."
Kiarah Hughes is described as being white, 3-foot-2, 45 pounds with shoulder-length brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink and gray striped sweater and blue Capri pants.
Brooklyn Hughes is described as being white, 2-foot-3, 30 pounds with ear-length brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink shirt and rainbow pants.
Kallisha Hughes is described as being white, 5-foot-2, 120 pounds with shoulder-length brown hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen driving a 2003 gray (primer) Chevrolet Malibu with Colorado plates 035-PCQ. The driver's side front fender is gold and there's a possible red streak on the vehicle from traffic accident that occurred on Saturday.
Anyone with information is asked to immediately call 911.
