UPDATE: Lexington police say teen kidnapped by 2 armed men found safe

UPDATE FROM LPD:  "Sema'j Corvin Gardner was found safe by detectives this evening with the assistance of the Lexington County Sheriff's Department and the FBI. This investigation will continue, and updates will be provided as they become available."

Police were requesting help from the public in the search for Sema'j Corvin Gardner, 17, of Lexington, who was "forced from his home on Hendrix Street by two unknown Black males who were armed with handguns."

The kidnapping happened on Sunday, May 3, at around 10 p.m., according to a release from the Lexington Police Deparment.

"Witnesses saw the kidnapped juvenile and two subjects walking towards Barr Road from Hendrix Street, and they are believed to have gotten into a car and left the area," according to the release. "Corvin Gardner is 5'8" and weighs 118 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He has a large tattoo on his right forearm."

Those with information about this case are being asked to contact Detective Corporal Heath at 803-358-1557 or kheath@lexsc.gov.

To remain anonymous, contact Midlands Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC or www.midlandscrimestoppers.com. 

Those who share information with police may be eligible for a cash reward. 

An AMBER Alert was not issued because vehicle information was not known, according to a statement from LPD.