Woman wanted for questioning regarding kidnapping of two children in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating 20-year-old Jenique Bailey.

According to police, Bailey is wanted for questioning regarding her role in the kidnapping of 8-year-old Edward Hale Jr. and 10-year-old Eiania Hale on Thursday.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911 immediately.

The children were reunited with their legal guardian on Friday after a nearly 24-hour search.

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Buffalo police announced Saturday that their biological mother, 41-year-old Jennie Johnson, had been arrested and charged with the following:

• One count of second-degree kidnapping
• One count of second-degree custodial interference
• Two counts of endangering the welfare of a child
• Two counts of second-degree criminal contempt

This is an ongoing investigation.