Amber Alert issued in Maine for 2 kids who could be in Newark canceled

NEWARK, New Jersey -- An Amber Alert in Maine for two children who may have been in New Jersey was canceled Tuesday evening.

Police said an 8-year-old girl and a 6-year-old boy were taken on Monday by their mother Monday.

A phone ping from 3:30 p.m. Tuesday showed they were in Newark, New Jersey.

Alexandra Vincent, 27, was taken into custody in Massachusetts.

The children were said to be safe.

Few other details were released.

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