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Suspect In Hayward Amber Alert Detained, Teen Found Safe

HAYWARD (CBS SF) -- The Alameda County Sheriff's Department announced Tuesday evening that the teen girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert after an alleged abduction in Hayward was found safe in Pleasant Hill by BART Police.

The statewide Amber Alert was issued for 16-year-old Isabelle Epps. She was reported abducted by Antonio Aguilar Lizarraga at about 2 p.m. in Hayward. The Alameda County Sheriff's Department Twitter account posted about the alert at 4:42 p.m.

The suspect is believed to be driving a black 2005 Honda Ridgeline with a chrome roof rack and California license plate number 7Y51010.

Alameda County Sheriff's Office confirmed Tuesday evening that Aguilar Lizarraga had been detained by Pittsburg police and his vehicle located.

At 6:41 p.m., the sheriff's office announced that Epps had been located safe at the Pleasant Hill BART station by BART police.

Authorities thanked the public for their assistance and concern with the Amber Alert.

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