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SPD needs help locating mother and child

Ofc. John O'Brien, PIO


Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 9:26 a.m.


Missing Female and Her Child Have Been Located

SPD Detective S. Pegram has confirmed Danielle Graves and her child have been located in Arlington, WA. The missing person report has been settled and Danielle’s child has been placed in protective custody. Both Danielle and her child are safe.

We would like to thank all of you who may have provided any information that led to locating and ensuring the safety of Graves and her child.

Original release:

On 12/04/2017, the Spokane Police Department received a report of a missing child that was taken from a treatment facility by his mother. Both mother and child were court ordered to be staying at the facility. Due to the violation of this order, the child is considered to be in imminent risk of harm and is to be placed in protective custody.

The child is a two year old male with black hair and brown eyes. Danielle Graves, the mother, is a 21 year old white female. She is 5’06”, 120 lbs with brown hair and blue eyes.

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of the child or Danielle Graves, please call 911 and reference #2017-20239455.

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