Public's Assistance Requested in Kidnapping Investigation
Published on November 16, 2025
Ms. Nalaya Crew has been located unharmed and has been reunited with her mother. Both suspects were taken into custody.
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD's Public Affairs Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS). The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 , using the Charlotte Crime Stoppers P3 Tips Mobile App or by visiting the Charlotte Crime Stoppers website. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20251115-1901-01.
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Public's Assistance Requested in Kidnapping Investigation
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit and Missing Persons Unit is conducting an investigation into the abduction of a Ten-month-old Nalaya Crew. The call for service came in at 7:01 P.M. on Saturday, November 16, 2025.
Ms. Crew was abducted by a distant family member Michelle Hemphill,19, B/F and her boyfriend Timothy Lee Smith Jr., 23. The family believes the child to be in danger with Ms. Hemphill who is currently homeless and has no means to provide for the child. Ms. Hemphill was last seen getting into a blue minivan believed to be driven by Mr. Smith around the 6600 block of Monroe Rd.
Anyone with information or who sees them is asked to call 911 immediately.
An Amber alert has been issued.
Complaint Numbers: 20251115190101
Missing Person Information:
Name: Nalaya Crew
Race: Black,
Sex: female,
Age: 10 months
Height: 2’0”,
Weight: 20 pounds.
Hair: black Eyes: Brown
Last Known Location: 6600 Monroe Rd
Suspect Information:
Name: Michelle Hemphill
Race: Black,
Sex: female,
Age: 19
Height: 5’6”,
Weight: 160 pounds.
Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
Last Known Location: 6600 Monroe Rd
Suspect Information:
Name: Timothy Lee Smith Jr
Race: Black,
Sex: male,
Age: 23
Height: 5’4”,
Weight: 160 pounds.
Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
Last Known Location: 6600 Monroe Rd