Amber Alert ends in Catoosa County

FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) – A Virginia man is in custody in northwest Georgia following a weekend Amber Alert case.

Authorities in Smythe County, Virginia reported that a 14 year old female had possibly been abducted from her hometown by a 28 year old man.

They also suspected Michael Antony Buchanan of stealing a computer from someone he was staying with.

Police spotted the pair in the suspect’s white van in the Fort Oglethorpe area early Sunday.

The girl was safe.

And Buchanan faces grand larceny and other charges here in Catoosa County.

The Sheriff in Smythe County says the alleged abduction is still under investigation.