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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Two missing Northern California toddlers have been found in apparent good health.
The San Francisco Police say the woman last seen with the two little girls walked into a city hospital with the toddlers Wednesday afternoon, two hours after police called on the public's help locating the children.
Police say the saga began Monday in a fast-food restaurant where Shanyce Jones, 26, left her 2 ½-year-old and 18-month-old daughters with an acquaintance she met two months ago and knew only as Jacquita.
The two women failed to meet as planned on Monday and agreed during a phone conversation later that night to meet Tuesday, according to police.
When Jacquita failed to show Tuesday, Jones launched her own search in two nearby neighborhoods known for their drug dealers, cheap hotels and homelessness.
When that failed, Jones went to police.
"During interviews, Jones made inconsistent statements to investigators who developed probable cause to arrest Jones," Sgt. Michael Andraychak said.
Jones of Oakland was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment and drug possession. It's unclear if she is represented by a lawyer.
Police didn't release the name of the woman who brought the children to the hospital and she hasn't been charged.
Police say the investigation continues.
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This story has been corrected to say the oldest toddler is a girl and that both children were last seen Monday and reported missing Tuesday.
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