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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Daytona Beach Police Department has announced that the children, along with both individuals, have been located safely.
DBPD announces the investigation is still ongoing.
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The Daytona Beach Police Department is asking for help finding six missing and endangered children who are in the custody of two adults.
DBPD says the children, ranging from ages 4-13, are in the custody of Joia Jina Shepard and Pervis Deonita Sylvester.
They are all believed to be traveling in a silver SUV.
The children were ordered by the court to be removed from their custody, and the individuals do not have legal custody of the children.
Police ask that if you see these individuals, you call law enforcement immediately.
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