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Texas woman wanted for kidnapping believed to be in Louisiana in custody

It was learned that 29-year-old Lanyale Briana Briggs allegedly assaulted a woman from Jefferson County, Texas and took her across state lines to Louisiana.
Credit: FBI Houston Office

BEAUMONT, Texas — UPDATE: Briggs has been taken into custody. 

The FBI Houston Office is searching for a woman wanted for kidnapping, who is believed to be in Louisiana.

On March 5, Beaumont Police responded to a disturbance at a home on Avenue B in Beaumont.

It was learned that 29-year-old Lanyale Briana Briggs allegedly assaulted a woman from Jefferson County, Texas and took her across state lines to Louisiana. Law enforcement authorities believe she is likely in Beaumont, Houston or Lake Charles.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Briggs.

If anyone has information on her whereabouts, call the FBI Houston Office at 713-693-5000.

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