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CANCELED: Amber Alert Issued for WV Girls

Updated: Wednesday, March 13 2013, 04:29 PM EDT
UPDATE:  The West Virginia State Police say both children as well as the suspect were located on I-79 at MM 104 Wednesday morning.

The suspect was taken into custody without incident.  Officials say he didn't resist.

Both the 16-year-old and the 7-month-old are doing fine.

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UPSHUR COUNTY, WV -- Law Enforcement in Ohio and West Virginia are searching for two missing children out of West Virginia.

Police say they're searching for a tan 2003 Ford Taurus with West Virginia tags of 2LW179. The vehicle is thought to be driven by a Margel Tenny, white male, 6'8" tall weighing 185 pounds and blue eyes.

The missing girls are 16-years-old and 7-months-old. Shaina Nicole Tenney, 16, is described as a white female, 5'2" weighing 225 pounds with black hair and hazel eyes. Grace Hope Tenny, 7-months-old, is described as a white female, 2'4", 19 pounds with black hair and blue eyes.

According to police, the suspect is being investigated for sexual abuse against the missing 16-year-old.

The car was possibly seen crossing into Ohio around 9:00 pm on Tuesday.

The Amber Alert for the two girls was issued around midnight on Wednesday, March 13, 2013.

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Web Producer: Derek DrakeCANCELED: Amber Alert Issued for WV Girls