A 25-year-old woman who called 911 to report a toddler walking along the side of a busy Alabama highway vanished along with any indications of a child on Thursday evening (13 July), just south of Birmingham.
Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell called 911 shortly after 9:30 p.m. to report the toddler along Interstate 459 South in Hoover, Alabama, near Mile Market 11. Russell contacted a family member to report her discovery after stopping to assist the young child.
This relative reported to police that she had lost contact with Russell, but the line remained open. Police claim the cell phone was later discovered at the site. It is currently enduring a forensic analysis to determine whether it contains any traces of her whereabouts.
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Officers were able to locate Russell’s vehicle and some of her possessions, but neither Russell nor her child was present. Investigators report no reports of missing minors in the area. A witness reported seeing a male standing next to Russell’s vehicle just prior to the police’s arrival. Investigators believe Russell left a business at The Summit in Birmingham at 8:20 p.m., picked up food, and then drove to Hoover.
Russell is 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 150 to 160 pounds. The last time she was seen, she was wearing a black shirt, black trousers, and black tennis shoes. A private donor has given a $25,000 reward in addition to the $5,000 offered by Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama.
We encourage our viewers to share any information or insights they may have regarding the mysterious disappearance of Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell. If you have any details that could aid the ongoing investigation or if you have seen anything unusual near Interstate 459 South in Hoover, Alabama, please come forward and share your comments.
Your assistance could make a significant difference in helping to bring clarity to this perplexing case. Together, let’s work towards finding answers and bringing a resolution to this distressing situation.
