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Irving Police Department Activates Amber Alert for Missing 7-Year-Old

IrvingWeekly Staff

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August 31, 2024

Braelynn Burkley and Suspect Tearsha Micara Venable

The Irving Police Department is in the process of activating an Amber Alert with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) for 7-year-old Braelynn Burkley. Braelynn was taken by a suspect known to her mother.

Braelynn is described as 4'0" tall, weighing approximately 65 lbs, with dirty blonde hair and brown eyes. She was last seen in Fort Worth wearing a pink "My Melody" t-shirt, hot pink shorts, and white and pink Nike shoes. Braelynn has a medical issue that requires medication.

The suspect, 41-year-old Tearsha Micara Venable, is described as 5'8", weighing around 150 lbs, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Tearsha was last seen driving a vehicle, which has since been recovered with no occupants inside.

Anyone with information on Braelynn or Tearsha’s whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately.

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