Birmingham police providing an update on the abduction of Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney. Posted by al.com on Monday, October 14, 2019

Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith and Mayor Randall Woodfin on Monday again asked for the public to come forward with any credible information about the whereabouts of a 3-year-old abducted from a weekend birthday party.

Smith said despite the detention of two persons of interest taking into custody Sunday night, “unfortunately investigators have not received any information on the whereabouts of Kamille at this time.”

“We’ve done an exhaustive search that has gone on quite some time now. We will not end our command post or our search until we’ve found some resolution,’’ the chief said. “We’re going to stay committed to finding this 3-year-old baby.”

The search for Kamille saw a major break Sunday night, exactly 24 hours after her disappearance, when a suspect vehicle was found and two persons of interest were taken into custody.

Birmingham police and Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies about 8 p.m. Sunday descended upon Woodside Condominiums on Shadowood Circle off Roebuck Parkway across from the Cathedral of the Cross. Police officials confirmed the Toyota Sequoia was recovered and the man depicted in surveillance photos released by police was taken into custody.

Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney vanished about 8:30 p.m. Saturday from Tom Brown Village public housing community in Avondale. She was outside with friends when she disappeared. Kamille’s family members flocked to the Center Point scene Sunday night.

Prayer vigil for Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney, the 3-year-old girl who was abducted from a birthday party Saturday night in Birmingham. Posted by al.com on Monday, October 14, 2019

“I feel a little better that they got him but the search goes on because Cupcake still isn’t home,'' said her father, 27-year-old Dominic McKinney. “We’re still not stopping. I feel better that they caught him, I do, but until I see that baby, they can catch him all day. We will find her tonight.”

A vigil will be held Monday night at 5:30 p.m. at Tom Brown Village, family members announced Monday.

Also Monday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Governor Kay Ivey she is in discussions with the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office to finalize plans for a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Kamille’s disappearance.

“I am staying engaged with law enforcement officials on both the state and local levels,'' Ivey said in a statement. "While the search for Kamille and the investigation into the case are ongoing, it is imperative that we remain vigilant and report any information that may help law enforcement bring her home.

“At this time, we offer our fervent prayers for law enforcement and all involved in the search,'' she wrote. "We pray for Kamille’s family and that God will continue to watch over Kamille until she is safely returned home soon. Alabama, let’s bring Kamille home.”

The suspect vehicle in the abduction of a Birmingham girl was recovered 24 hours after the kidnapping. It was found at Woodside Condominiums in Center Point.

The vehicle was discovered when condominium resident Ricardo McGhee got off work and noticed the SUV parked outside the building. He conferred with a neighbor about whether he also though it looked like the suspect vehicle released by police. Both agreed it was, and their neighbor was the man depicted in the photos released by police. "We both called 911,'' McGhee said. “It wasn’t just me.”

McGhee said they stood watch over the vehicle and police were quickly on the scene. "They drew down on us,'' he said.

Officers took the male suspect and his girlfriend, a black female, into custody. McGhee said the man has only lived there a short time. "I don’t know him personally,'' McGhee said. “But it’s bugging me because i have a child that was just born on Labor Day and he obviously was looking for a child.”

McGhee said he hopes the little girl is quickly found. "I just hurt for the family,'' he said.

Kamille was wearing a pink t-shirt with a Minnie Mouse/leopard print design and leopard print shorts. She had in yellow, white and blue hair bows. Her shoes were found in the parking lot so police believe she is barefoot.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency at 11:45 p.m. issued an emergency Amber Alert.Police on Sunday night released photos of a possible suspect that were taken by surveillance cameras at a nearby convenience store. Also Sunday night, ALEA issued a second Amber Alert with updated suspect information.

8 Kamille McKinney Vigil

Kamille is 3-feet tall and weighs 60 pounds. She has brown eyes and black hair.

Smith said they are conduction extensive interviews with those detained and said at this time, they have not uncovered any connection between the suspects and Kamille’s family members. "The most important thing we do with any investigation is to remain open, keep our minds open and follow every lead,'' Smith said. “We have to focus on the evidence and where it leads us.”

The police chief said he does believe others are involved in the abduction, but declined to elaborate. He said they have done an exhaustive searching for video evidence linking the suspects to the crime. "We’re putting the pieces of the puzzle together but it takes time to follow the leads, the trails,'' he said.

Mayor Randall Woodfin asked the community pray for Kamille’s family. "Right now all of hearts and our minds are on Kamille, affectionately known as Cupcake, and her whereabouts,'' the mayor said. “I ask that you not only pray for Kamille ...but also pray for her family.”

"I understand the past 48 hours have been extremely tough for her family,'' Woodfin said. “I imagine it’s been tough for Kamille as well.”

Kamille’s father said he received the call about 8:50 p.m. Saturday. “They said my daughter was abducted,’’ he said.

He rushed to the scene and then spent all night searching for her. “I just want my daughter back. I’ll pay anything, I’ll put up anything,’’ McKinney said. “Everybody knows Cupcake and I’ll do anything to bring that baby back home.”

McKinney said he searched abandoned buildings and schools in the area of Tom Brown Village overnight. “I won’t stop,’’ he said. “If anybody sees Cupcake, please bring me my Cupcake back home. She’s got a lot of people who care about her.”

The father of four said he has no idea why someone would take his child. “She’s scared, she’s lonely, she doesn’t know what’s going on,’’ he said. “She’s just a baby. Whatever the situation is, whatever they’ve got going on, it don’t concern her.”

He described his daughter as sweet and lovable. “She’s a good girl,’’ he said. “She’s just a pretty little girl with the prettiest eyes. She ain’t the girl that’s going to get in the car with just anybody.”

McKinney said he gave his first-born daughter her nickname right after she was born. He has since had the word “Cupcake” tattooed on his forearm, as well as the image of a cupcake. “It’s got a red cherry on top,’’ he said as he showed reporters.

Asked what he would say to the person who took his daughter, McKinney said, “It’s sick man. There’s enough going on.”

He said he won’t give up until Kamille is found safe. “We’re going to pray and we’re going to hope for the best,’’ he said. “We’re going to find her if that’s the last thing I don on this earth.”

The mood around Tom Brown Village was somber Sunday morning. Police were again canvassing the area and passing out flyers with Kamille’s photo.

Resident Rinda Williams, who is raising three of her 12 grandchildren, said it’s a heartbreaking situation.

Police believe the suspect could be driving a 2001-2006 Toyota Sequoia with beige trim.

“I’m tough on these kids, I don’t let them get out and run around,’’ Williams said. “I think now they see why I don’t let them go places because people do take children and do things.”

“It hurt me, and it hurt us. We cried all night,’’ Williams said. “We feel like that baby is part of us. We’re all in this community together. I never would have thought that would have happened. I don’t want this to happen to my own or others. We couldn’t sleep knowing she was out there without her parent.”

Police said they are doing everything they can to find her. “An abduction like this, a child just being taken off the street, is in no way common to the city of Birmingham,’’ said Birmingham police Deputy Chief Scott Praytor. “We’re trying to make sure we get this child back to her family.”

Agencies assisting Birmingham police include the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency and the National Center for Exploited and Missing Children.

Praytor said they are treating Kamille’s disappearance as a stranger abduction but are not ruling out any scenario. “Anytime a 3-year-old is not with their parents, you consider them being in danger,’’ Praytor said.

Police said they’ve been in contact with the FBI and the U.S. Marshals Service and have all available resources from the BPD on the search. “We’re pulling out all the stops to find out what happened to Kamille,” Praytor said.

Authorities are asking the community to call police with any information that could help find Kamille. “Nothing brings a city together like the welfare of a child. And if you look at this child, and the smile on this child’s face…this should bring the whole city together to help us find this child,’’ he said. “It’s imperative that we find this child.”

To the person or people who have Kamille, Praytor said this: “We would ask you to not take this any further. You can take her to a fire station, a police station, a hospital, anywhere you can drop the child off safely so she can be returned to her family.”

“We have a family that is very upset, friends that are very upset, a community that is very upset right now,’’ he said. “We will remain on this case until we find Kamille.”

Praytor said anyone who had children at the birthday part Kamille was attending, or anyone who was in the vicinity, to please let investigators know. “It’s possible some folks may not know what happened and may have seen something,’’ he said. “Anybody whose child was at the party, give us a call.”

He also said there are a lot of businesses in the area of 41st Street and Messer Airport Highway that may have surveillance cameras that recorded the suspect’s vehicle as it left the scene. “If you have video cameras on your business or house, please contact us,’’ he said. “We feel like we still have hot leads and we’re following up on those as we speak.”

“10 seconds missing is too long. We want to find Kamille as quick as possible,’’ Praytor said. “We will be out here throughout the day. We’ll be following every lead until its end.”

Birmingham police on Sunday afternoon added a new tip line to become effective at 3 p.m. Sunday. That number is 205-297-8413. The tip line will be used in addition to Crime Stoppers 205-254-7777.

This story is being updated as new information is released.