7-year-old child kidnapped by father’s ex-girlfriend found safe but suspect on the run

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The DeKalb County Police Department says a missing 7-year-old has been found safe but the suspected kidnapper is still on the run.

Police said Miguel Coggins was kidnapped by Diamond Allen Dupree on Oct. 25 at a residence located at 2233 Cherokee Valley Drive in Lithonia.

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The child, according to DKPD is believed to be with the 25-year-old Dupree, his father’s ex-girlfriend.

“We believe Miguel has been taken by Diamond Dupree,” DKPD said.

Early Saturday morning, DKPD confirmed that Miguel had been found safe. Police said the boy was dropped off with his grandmother but Dupree was still on the run

Anyone with information about where Dupree may be is asked to call 911 or the DeKalb County Police Department at 770-724-7850.

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Dupree is 5-feet-2 inches tall and weighs 117 pounds, possibly wearing black or brown hair.

It is also unclear what make, model and car the two are believed to be driving. Anyone with information is asked to contact DKPD at 678-406-7944.

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