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MPD cancel search for 1-year-old girl taken by father

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police have canceled the City Watch alert for a 1-year-old girl who was reportedly taken by her father Wednesday evening.

Authorities did not provide any details on where she was found or if her father faces any charges.


Police say Kaliyah Dishman was last seen in the 3400 block of Elvis Presley Blvd at around 12:24 p.m. According to police, Kaliyah may have been taken by her father, Shaun Spragling.

Kaliyah was last seen wearing a dark pink shirt with a unicorn on it, a yellow, pink and blue tutu and black shoes.

Police describe Spragling as a 5-feet-11-inches tall, dark-skinned man with dreadlocks fashioned into two plats to the back. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, blue jean shorts and blue and white shoes.

Memphis Police say they may be traveling in a Black SUV driven by a older woman who uses a walker.

If you see either of them or have any information on their whereabouts, call the Memphis Police Department at 901-545-2677.