ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WVEC) -- 14-year-old Kaniya McMurrin has been found after allegedly being abducted by a 28-year-old man, Monday.
The suspect has been identified as Johnathan Wendell Ward.
According to the Elizabeth City Police Department, McMurrin's mother called 911 around 1 a.m. on December 26th after realizing her daughter was not in bed.
The family began searching for McMurrin and at around 3 a.m., she was allegedly found sleeping in the back seat of Ward's car.
Police say the family began banging on the windows to wake them up, but Ward allegedly drove off.
According to officials, Kaniya was found with Ward, Monday evening.
Ward has been taken into custody and charged with Felony Abduction of Children.
Kaniya has been reunited with her family.
Elizabeth City Police were able to find Kaniya with help from the Garysburg Police Department.