The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) has launched an urgent investigation after a 10-month-old girl, Nalaya Crew, was abducted on Saturday evening. The call reporting the incident came in at 7:01 p.m. on November 15, 2025.

Infant taken by family member, police say

According to CMPD, Nalaya was taken by a distant family member, 19-year-old Michelle Hemphill, and Hemphill’s boyfriend, 23-year-old Timothy Lee Smith Jr. Investigators believe the child is in danger, citing Hemphill’s homelessness and lack of means to care for the infant.

Amber alert activated

Police have issued an Amber Alert and are urging anyone who sees the suspects, the vehicle, or the child to call 911 immediately.

Victim description

Name: Nalaya Crew

Age: 10 months

Race/Sex: Black female

Height/Weig

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