(WWJ) - Eastpointe police have formally arrested Jaylin Brazier -- the 21-year-old cousin of missing girl Zion Foster -- on a felony warrant in connection with Foster's disappearance, WDIV-TV reported.
The arrest comes almost two weeks after Foster was last seen with Brazier as they left her home off Gratiot Avenue and Toepfer Drive.
According to WDIV-TV, Foster’s mother, Ciera Milton, had asked Brazier where her daughter was, but Brazier refused to tell her.
Brazier turned himself into police on Wednesday, Jan. 19, after authorities named him a person of interest in the case. He was questioned and remained in police custody until his arrest warrant was announced Saturday afternoon.
Authorities and family of Foster are still searching for the missing 17-year-old amid fears she has become a victim of sex trafficking.
Milton claims while many tips have come pouring in for people believing they have seen Foster, the family has also received harassing calls, threats, and ransom demands.
The callers say Foster is being held hostage while other "tips" say her daughter will be sold, bought or killed.
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Police are still asking for the community's help in finding the missing teen
Foster stands around 5 feet, 1 inch tall, weighing 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing her uniform for the Detroit Wing Company.
Tip can be called into the Detroit Police at 313-704-3620 or the Eastpointe Police Department at 586-445-5100.
Anonymous tips can also be through Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-SPEAK-UP or 1-800-773-2587.
Click here to submit a tip online.
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