The 25-year-old went missing Thursday, July 13 after calling a family member to inform them of the child she had seen along I-459 South near Hoover, Alabama. Shortly after the call, however, contact with Russell was cut off.
When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered Carlee’s vehicle and some of her belongings, including her phone, but found no trace of her or the toddler.
Carlee returned home on Saturday, July 15, before the Hoover Fire Department arrived and transported the young woman to a local hospital for evaluation. The police are also investigating the situation.