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Endangered missing advisory issued for 1-month-old girl taken by mother in Auburn Hills

Police say mother has no money, job, or means of caring for child

An endangered missing advisory has been issued for 1-month-old Eliza Prowell-Smith in Auburn Hills. (Auburn Hills Police Department)

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – An endangered missing advisory has been issued for 1-month-old Eliza Prowell-Smith in Auburn Hills.

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Police say the missing 1-month-old girl is believed to be with her birth mother, Amanda Prowell-Smith, 32, who officials say has a documented mental status, and there are concerns that the infant may be in danger.

The endangered advisory was issued Monday (Feb. 5) for the infant, who is described as African American/Black with brown eyes and black hair.

The incident occurred on Friday, Feb. 2, at 2385 South Boulevard, apartment 210, in Auburn Hills, when she assaulted a family member at a residence.

Police say Amanda has a long history of mental illness and was not stable enough to care for Eliza, who was not born in a hospital, has no documented birth record, and has not been seen by a doctor.

Police say Amanda has no money, job, or means of caring for a child.

The Auburn Hills police Detectives informed the Department of Health and Human Services (CPS) that Amanda’s two other children had previously been removed from care due to her mental state.

Anyone with information should contact the Auburn Hills Police Department at 248-370-4444 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.

All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Click here to submit a tip online.


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