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What happened to Bridges brothers? Infant twins found safe after Michigan Amber Alert

Montana Alexander Bridges and Matthew Jace Bridges were just 14 days old when they went missing from a Quality Inn in Livonia

LIVONIA, MICHIGAN: Two babies, who are just 14 days old, have been found safe after they  went missing early Monday morning, August 21.

Montana Alexander Bridges and Matthew Jace Bridges were reportedly located at the 9th precinct on Detroit's east side at approximately 9:30 am after they went missing from a Quality Inn in Livonia.

An Amber alert was immediately issued over the infants’ disappearance. However, after their safe discovery, MSP Second District tweeted, “Please cancel the Amber Alert for Livonia Police. The children have been recovered safely and Livonia Police will be issuing more information shortly.”

It added, “That you for helping us in looking for these suspects and we are grateful these boys are ok!”

How did the Bridges brothers go missing?

ABC7 Chicago reported that the brothers disappeared after being left under the care of two friends by their mother. 

The Amber alert released at the time said, “The Livonia Police Dept. has issued an Amber Alert for endangered missing 14-week-old twins – Montana Alexander Bridges and Matthew Jace Bridges described as African – American males.”

Who were the suspects in the Bridges brothers' missing case?

As per the official statement, two unnamed African-American women were behind the disappearance of the Bridges brothers. 

“They may be traveling in a black Jeep Cherokee with chrome trim around the passenger windows,” the tweet from the MSP Second District shared.

In another post, the MSP Second District mentioned, “These are the suspects and the suspects' vehicle wanted in this morning's Amber Alert.

“The vehicle is a black Jeep Unknown license plate. It was last seen near the Quality Inn located on Plymouth Road in Livonia.”

The alert also added, “It is believed they are both only wearing a diaper. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Montana or Matthew please call the Livonia Police or 911.”

‘So glad this had a happy ending’

Meanwhile, after the boys were found, many people expressed their happiness over the development. A user tweeted, “So glad this had a happy ending for the babies.” Another user posted, “Thank goodness they have been found and they are safe. Has anyone been charged?”

“Thank goodness they were found safely,” the third one added.