Three Kidnapped Virginia Children May be in East TN, TBI Says

“Investigative efforts indicate they may be in East Tennessee,” the TBI said. (Courtesy: TBI)

Three Kidnapped Virginia Children May be in East TN, TBI Says

Nashville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reports that three children who were kidnapped from a bus stop in Virginia may be in East Tennessee.

An Amber Alert has been issued for 10-year-old Jai’Marcus Lewis, 8-year-old Ja’Miyah Lewis, and 6-year-old Ja’Liyah Lewis. Authorities say the three children were were kidnapped at an apartment complex in Virginia Thursday morning. The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office says the kidnapping took place at the Bobby’s Way apartment complex in Fishersville.

Police believe the children are with their biological mother, Shanice Chante Davidson. Deputies responded to a 911 call from the children’s parent at 8:27 a.m.

The three children were “waiting for the bus, when a black 4-door vehicle pulled up to the bus stop, and took the children,” according to the sheriff’s office.

Both Ja’Miyah and Ja’Liyah were wearing pink jackets, while Jai’Marcus was wearing a black and dark blue jacket with neon zippers, officials said. Davidson is described as a 35-year-old Black female. She is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 184 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.

If you spot the vehicle or individuals, you’re urged to call 911 immediately.

“Investigative efforts indicate they may be in East Tennessee,” the TBI said. (Courtesy: TBI)

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