Suspect in Amber Alert case arrested in Alabama

The step-grandfather of the Dawson Springs teenager who was the subject of an Amber Alert this week has been arrested.

The Baldwin County, Alabama Jail website lists 55-year old Glenn Eugene Harper of Dawson Springs as an inmate, though his charges are not listed. He was booked just after 8 a.m. Thursday.

As previously reported Harper and 16-year old Lauryn Sizemore were located near Orange Beach, Alabama Wednesday.

The Dawson Springs police chief made the announcement at a prayer vigil and said the girl’s family would be transported to Alabama to be reunited.