Ohio Amber Alert: Mackenzie Hall abducted in Columbus

An Ohio Amber Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Mackenzie Hall after she was allegedly abducted in Columbus, local officials say. Anyone with information is urged to call 911 immediately.

Mackenzie was last seen on Friday when she was allegedly taken from S Huron Avenue in the city of Columbus, according to the amber alert. Specific details about the circumstances of the abduction were not immediately released.

The suspect has been identified as 48-year-old Shane Smith. He’s described as a white male with brown hair and green eyes, standing 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 200 pounds.

Initially, police were also looking for a white 2004 Ford Ranger, but the pickup truck was later found.

Anyone who Makenzie or Smith is urged to call 911 immediately, or call 1-877-AMBER-OH (1-877-262-3764) to be transferred directly to the investigating law enforcement agency.

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