Pregnant teen taken in South Carolina home invasion found safe

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Authorities said a pregnant teen forcefully taken from her home following a break-in has been found safe, according to WRDW.

Deputies said they have two suspects in custody.

Edgefield County Sheriff's Office Cpl. Robbie Harter told news outlets that two men broke into a home Sunday morning, demanded money from the homeowner and when that failed, took 18-year-old Kerrie Edgerly.

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Officials said the initial call came around 9:30 a.m. Sunday.

Edgerly is 36 weeks pregnant.

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