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8-year-old Buncombe County girl found safe after Amber Alert

Authorities canceled an Amber Alert Wednesday morning for an 8-year-old Buncombe County girl after she was found in good condition.

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Bailey Queen
CANDLER, N.C. — Authorities canceled an Amber Alert Wednesday morning for an 8-year-old Buncombe County girl after she was found in good condition.

The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office was searching for Bailey Lynn Queen after they said she was taken by her father, 32-year-old Joshua Randy Queen.

Authorities located Joshua Queen and took him into custody around 7:45 a.m. at a truck stop at Exit 37 on Interstate 40.

The investigation is ongoing.

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