MILWAUKEE — A 12-year-old girl who allegedly took her 4-year-old brother from their guardians was placed on a 48-hour hold in a juvenile detention center after a judge found probable cause that she may be a danger to herself or others.

A missing child alert was issued Wednesday morning after the siblings disappeared from their home near 5th and Locust Tuesday night. Dante Phillips, who lives with the children's guardian, told TMJ4 he was " ambushed" by the girl and that she was armed at the time.

The 12-year-old appeared in juvenile court Thursday afternoon on a petition alleging one count of battery of a law enforcement officer. Assistant District Attorney Anthony Moore told the court the state was not yet prepared to file formal charges and that additional investigation was needed,

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