Amber Alert issued for 9-year-old Miami Gardens boy taken by his mother

Nine-year-old Liam Smith is missing from Miami Gardens. (Florida Department of Law Enforcement)

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – An Amber Alert was issued Tuesday for a young boy from Miami Gardens.

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According to authorities, 9-year-old Liam Smith was removed from his “school transportation” by his mother, who does not have custody of him.

Police said 45-year-old Tameeka Budwah was last seen driving a 2000 four-door Honda Civic with Florida tag RJVL88.

Authorities describe Smith as 4-feet tall, weighing 65 pounds. He has black dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing his school uniform -- a light blue shirt and dark blue pants.

Anyone with information on Smith’s whereabouts is urged to call Miami Gardens police at 305-474-6473 or the Florida Department of Law Enforcement at 1-888-356-4774.


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