Babysitter allegedly snatches 3 children in Inglewood

A search was underway Sunday for three young children allegedly abducted by their babysitter in Inglewood, prompting an Amber Alert.

Constance Franks, 55, was last seen with the three children around 7:30 p.m. Friday in the 300 block of West Hyde Park Boulevard, according to the Inglewood Police Department.

Franks was described as a 5-feet-10-inch tall Black woman weighing 170 pounds with red and black hair, a tan dress and brown UGG boots.

The children were described as follows:

— Isabella Mamby, 8, a 4-foot Black female weighing 50 pounds with black and brown braids, who was last seen wearing a red Winnie The Pooh shirt and black shorts;

— Meischon Mamby, 6, a 4-foot Black male weighing 40 pounds with black and brown mid-length braids, who was last seen wearing a red Spider-Man shirt, black shorts and black/white checkered Vans shoes;

— Alona Mamby, 4, a 3-foot Black female weighing 35 pounds with brown mid-length hair, who was last seen wearing a red Winnie the Pooh shirt, black shorts and blue Van shoes with a flower.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Franks or the Mamby children was urged to call 911 or the Inglewood Police Department watch commander at 310-412-5206. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or lacrimestoppers.org.