Missing Georgia Brothers Ben & Henry Cleary Founds Safe in Texas, Father Daniel Cleary Arrested

Ben and Henry Cleary, the two Georgia brothers who have been missing since Wednesday, December 26 have been found safe in Austin, TX. An Amber Alert was issued on Thursday for the missing 9 and 7 year old brothers after they had been abducted by their father, Daniel Cleary. Cleary was supposed to return the boys to their mother on Wednesday; however, never did. 46 year old Daniel Cleary was taken into custody Saturday evening by police. He faces a felony charge of interstate interference with custody.

Police said two young boys from Georgia who were reported missing this week were found safe in Texas on Saturday and their father is in custody and facing charges.

Brothers Ben and Henry Cleary — ages 9 and 7 — were visiting with their father, Daniel Cleary, of Roswell, and were supposed to return home Wednesday. An Amber Alert was issued Thursday.

Roswell Police Lt. James H. McGee said that the 46-year-old Daniel Cleary was taken into custody Saturday evening in Austin, Texas.

“We have recovered the kids,” McGee told The Associated Press. “They were with him and they were OK.”