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14-year-old Georgia girl abducted by armed robbers
Authorities are searching around Ellenwood, Georgia for 14-year old Ayvani Hope Perez, who was abducted in a home invasion Tuesday morning. NBC's Andrea Canning reports.
By Tracy Connor, Staff Writer, NBC News
A nationwide Amber Alert has been issued for a 14-year-old Georgia girl kidnapped by two gunmen who shot the family dog during a home invasion robbery, police said.
Ayvani Hope Perez — last seen wearing blue and gray Star Wars pajama pants and a superhero shirt — is believed to be "in harm's way," Clayton County Police Lt. Marc Richards said Tuesday afternoon.
"We've been receiving numerous tips," he said. "The investigation is fluid."
Suspect in the abduction of Ayvani Hope Perez.
The FBI was brought in to assist.
Authorities said the victim was snatched about 2 a.m. Tuesday after two armed men broke into her home in Ellenwood, a suburb of Atlanta, though the back door
"The mother actually tried to hide the two kids," Clayton County police Officer Phong Nguyen told NBC affiliate WXIA.
Suspect in the abduction of Ayvani Hope Perez.
"There was a little dog in the house, and it started barking, so the intruders shot the dog. They demanded money and jewelry from the mother," he added.
The mother said she didn't have any cash of value "so instead they kidnapped the 14-year-old girl." Her 15-year-old brother was not harmed, police said.
The family took the dog to the vet, but it did not survive.
Police said the armed suspects were driving a dark-blue Dodge or gray Chevrolet Impala.
A prayer vigil for the teen's safe return was scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday evening at Dutchtown High School.
"She's a really good kid," Lori Burroughs, who taught Ayvani at Dutchtown Middle School, told NBC News.
"She's really tiny, but she can be feisty — so I think that could be a good thing in this situation."
NBC News' Victoria Moll-Ramirez contributed to this report.
Georgia police and the FBI are searching for a 14-year-old girl after home invaders reportedly abducted her from her house south of Atlanta.
This story was originally published on Wed Sep 18, 2013 7:54 AM EDT
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