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Allegedly kidnapped baby found safe; hunt on for grandma

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New Orleans Police say they have found a missing baby but are still searching for his grandma, who is accused of kidnapping him.

"UPDATE: Juvenile King-Josiah Holmes was recovered in good condition in the 2400 block of Louisa Street and is now safe with his mother," NOPD posted this afternoon. "Wanted suspect Keica Laney remains at large. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call NOPD Fifth District detectives at 504-658-6050 or Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111."

Laney, 40, is accused of kidnapping the child during a domestic incident this morning, police said.

The child, who is 2, was allegedly kidnapped by Laney who fled the area of 2400 Feliciana Street after the incident, police say. The incident happened just after midnight, on Tuesday morning, police say. They now have a warrant for Laney, on a charge of aggravated kidnapping.