LAPD searching for missing 7-year-old girl; mother sought

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Los Angeles police on Thursday were searching for a 7-year-old girl and her 27-year-old mother who have not been seen since a court hearing that awarded custody of the girl to her father.

The missing girl is identified as Quin'ye Mitchell and her mother has been identified as Quanique Taylor. LAPD said Taylor is believed to be with her daughter and may pose a danger to her.

Quin'ye's parents have an ongoing custody battle for the girl and appeared in family court on Tuesday, according to LAPD.

The court found Quin'ye "at imminent risk of harm while in the possession of the Quanique Taylor."

The father, Quincy Mitchell, was awarded temporary sole legal and physical custody of the child by the court, according to LAPD.

"Immediately after Quincy Mitchell was awarded custody of Quin'ye, Quanique Taylor walked out of the court to unknown location," police said in a news release.

Taylor has not followed court orders to relinquish custody of the girl, police said. Mitchell last saw his daughter at a previous court hearing May 7.

Quin'ye is Black, with black hair and brown eyes. She is about 3 feet tall and weighs 65 pounds.

Taylor is Black, with pink hair and brown eyes. She is 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs about 200 pounds. She was last seen wearing a pink dress and pink and gold slippers.

Anyone with information regarding the case can contact LAPD at 213-972-7829. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).

City News Service contributed to this report.