Jacksonville Mom Reported Missing For Second Time Within A Single Month

A mom from Jacksonville, Florida, went missing last month. Police found her after two days, but authorities have since filed another missing persons report.

What happened: According to First Coast News, Kayla Bailey’s brother and grandmother filed a missing person’s report for her on Sunday, September 7.

• Authorities previously reported Bailey missing on August 18. The outlet explains that police asked the public for help in tracking her down, saying they believed she could be in danger. Police reportedly found her in the woods on August 20, lying on the ground, kicking her feet.
• The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office posted a news release about the incident, confirming they found her less than a mile from her house.
• First Coast News reveals that police arrested Bailey’s husband for violating a restraining order when they found her. The outlet notes that he was still in jail when the mother of five went missing for the second time.

The Jacksonville Mom Disappeared While Her Grandmother Was Asleep

Down and not herself: Per First Coast News, Bailey’s brother reportedly asked if she would like to visit the store with him. She refused, and he left the house. He told police that she was gone when he returned. Her grandmother was in the house at the time but fell asleep.

• The outlet cites a police report, which says, “The victim did not make any statements of leaving and did not express any statements to cause harm to herself or others before leaving. The victim is not diagnosed with any mental illness and can take care of herself.” The brother noted that the mother of five was “down and not herself” lately.
• Police searched the home and contacted local hospitals, but could not locate her. Authorities reportedly called her phone, but she did not answer. They are asking for anyone with information to get in touch.

A childcare blunder: A childcare center in Australia made headlines last week after staff reportedly gave a child to the wrong guardian. The infant was missing for several hours.

• Staff handed over a 1-year-old to a grandparent, who allegedly took the infant home without noticing they picked up the wrong person. They eventually realized their error and returned the child to the center hours later.
• The mother recalled the desperate situation, saying she solely blamed the establishment. “We don’t blame him. We are not angry with him. We are not upset at him; we blame the daycare,” she reportedly said.
• The childcare center reportedly stood down the educator who made the error, as an investigation is underway.