Search For Boy Abducted By Bipolar Mother

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Desperate Search Continues For Boy Abducted By Bipolar Mother

Friday, June 01, 2007

PHILADELPHIA — Family members of 7-year-old Andrew Rankins Bell, a Philadelphia boy who was abducted from his elementary school three days ago by his bipolar mother, are still in a desperate search to find him.

The mother, Malekah Rankins Bell, lost custody of the boy to his aunt and uncle in March, which police say is a possible motive behind the abduction, according to FOX affiliate WTXF.

The FBI is now aiding the search because local officials don't think the mother and son are still in the Philadelphia area. Malekah Rankins Bell has not used her cell phone since Tuesday morning when she abducted her son and does not have credit or bank debit cards for police to track, WTXF reported. Her family is concerned for the welfare of both of them because of the mother’s mental health issues.....http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,277010,00.html

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INDIANAPOLIS - A missing Philadelphia boy has been located at the Indianapolis airport. Seven-year-old Andrew Rankins Bell was at the airport with his mother, Malekah Rankins, who allegedly abducted him from his school Tuesday.

Indianapolis Airport Police were alerted by Philadelphia authorities that the mother might be attempting to board a plane in Indianapolis with a child reported missing from their city. Philadelphia police were in the process of issuing an Amber Alert when the pair were located and no Amber Alert was issued.

The mother and boy were located as they were attempting to board a plane headed to Philadelphia via Atlanta.
WISH-TV (http://www.wishtv.com/global/story.asp?s=6599658)