Pregnant 12-year-old, sister found safe in Tennessee
Iredell County authorities said late Wednesday morning that two Mooresville sisters missing for a week have been found in Tennessee and are OK.
The girls – Keara Hess, 12, who is 8 1/2 months pregnant, and Sierra Hess, 11 – are being taken to a hospital for a medical checkup. The Iredell County Sheriff's Office did not have information on the health of Keara's unborn baby.
According to police, the sisters were found with their adoptive father, Matthew Hess. They were found during a traffic stop, according to several reports.
Authorities had issued an Amber Alert on Tuesday evening for the two girls. The girls were last seen last Wednesday. Police say Hess left a note with his estranged wife, Jeanette Hess, saying he was taking Sierra to school on Thursday. Jeanette Hess contacted police when Keara failed to show for a doctor's appointment last week.
In issuing the Amber Alert, police listed Tennessee as one of the places where Matthew Hess might have been taking the two girls.
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Sources: Charlotte Observer, Amber Alert, Google Maps
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