By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
Maia Campbell is a wanted woman.
And not in a good way.
The bronze beauty, who bubbled up as one of Black Hollywood's "ones to watch' during the 1990s, is in the center of a Philadelphia-area police investigation.
Mount Airy's Kevin Taylor filed a police report Monday accusing Campbell, with stealing his Jeep in Germantown, reports 'The Philadelphia Daily News.'
"According to Taylor and his friend Steve Johnson, the pair left Campbell and the car keys alone in the white 1998 Jeep Cherokee registered to Taylor's father, Christ Taylor, as they went into Johnson's home to retrieve musical gear. When they came outside minutes later, Campbell and the car were gone, they said."
What in the world?
The eldest daughter of late best-selling authoress BeBe Moore Campbell, who co-starred with LL Cool J on the series 'In the House,' has been rumored to get into sticky situations over the years.
But this is much.
A near ten-year old Jeep?
Cherokee?
Come on now.
Campbell and her mother, who succumbed to brain cancer last November --one day after her 30th birthday -- were rumored to be estranged throughout the years. She is believed to be the subject of her last book '72 Hour Hold,' which deals with mentall illness.
In an interview with AOL Black Voices, one of her last, the NAACP Image Award winning author commented, "watching my loved one become violent and an incoherent stranger certainly tested my faith. My very close family member has bipolar disorder, which is a mood disorder - a disease of the brain."
Her daughter became fodder for internet chatroom and black gossip blogs when an alleged videoclip of her naked and singing surfaced.
Gossip website Mediatakeout.com went the extra step and alleged that the clip was made in exchange for crack.
"Sources say [she] has been floating around Germantown of late and doesn't seem to be in a good way," reports the 'News.'
Back to the Jeep Cherokee:
Taylor and Johnson said they each left messages on Campbell's cell phone, but she did not return the calls. Johnson befriended Campbell and invited her Monday to hang out with him and Taylor.
Northwest Detectives are investigating the auto theft.
Perhaps she should take up writing like her gifted mother. Her first book should be a memoir, titled 'A.P.B.'
Or 'Grand Theft Auto.'
Anyone with info on the whereabouts of the car or Campbell are encouraged to call 215-686-3353.


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By: shawn on 5/10/2007 7:23AM
iam sorry for her and her family.i hope she is found alive and well.i think it is crazy how u all can be worried about her make-up and her tits.get a life people.
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By: Wanda Williams on 5/10/2007 8:10AM
Most of the viewing public is aware of this woman's alleged health struggles. This latest claim/report appears to be simply more of the same, in many respects. As a community we don't always understand or want to recognize this type of illness that plagues us and our families. Karu Daniels, this story certainly could have been written without the added "judgmental editorial" jabs like "but this is much" and "a near 10-year-old Jeep." Such comments strike at the credibility of the story and creates a very "tabloidish" tone and makes light of the seriousness of her issues. It also raises questions that really aren't relevant when you're dealing with alleged mental challenges. There are thousands of Ms. Campbells all over America who won't make the headlines when they disappear. We pray that Ms. Campbell gets the help she needs before it's too late.
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By: mr.mcalister,mr.toledo on 5/10/2007 8:19AM
I have to say there are very ignorant peaple out there with very ignorant things to say.The shameful thing of it is that these same idiots are probably black brothers and sisters only jealous because they cannot and probably never will be with someone of the same caliber as the fallen goddess or make it to where shes been in her past carreer.
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By: Dennis on 5/10/2007 9:01AM
Being once familliar with some of the street activities myself, this whole disapperance has the stinch of drugs tailing from it. I'm just saddened to hear of another fine young sista lost for the moment. Someone please guide her back to peace. Don't give up on her yet.
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By: Xander Peacecraft on 5/10/2007 9:09AM
I never commented on a story before online, but I couldn't help but write on this one. I was a big Fan of Maia's, and I never knew she was going through all of this. The poor girl. I sincerly hope she can locate the right kind of help for her condition. And I hope she turns herself in.
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By: PhilleGrl on 5/10/2007 9:09AM
Well, I am sorry to tell you guys this but the rumors about Ms. Cambell being a crackhead are absolutely true. I myself live in the oak lane area and have spotted her on numerous occassions. CRACKED-OUT...abosolutely and I know one when I see one.
SO THEREFOR, RUMORS ARE INDEED VALID...2me
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By: Monique on 5/10/2007 9:14AM
1st I would like to start by saying, I am very sorry for the loss of her Mother. Like some of you said she is a regular person like you and I. Unfortunately, for her when things happen it is posted for the public to read. And, I as well think that making a comment about her breast and eye make-up is ridiculous! I bet if it were your families you wouldn't like it. Remember she does have a child and this is a serious matter! I just hope that she can get help to deal with her illness, and (alleged drug use). I really loved her on In The House. We all fall, some fall harder than other. But, we have to be strong and get up. Sometimes, we need the help of our loved ones. Maia, I wish you only the best!
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By: Sweetpea on 5/10/2007 9:30AM
WEIRBEAUTIFUL I agree with your post,we as a people need to stop judging each other and support one another. When we see a sister or brother going through a difficult time...scratch that, any human being we are suppose to pray for them and try to incourage them not make idiotic jokes or shallow comments about the trials they are going through.Some people might say they put themselves in the situation they are in,yea they did, but you think of a situation you put your self in and wanted to know that someone anyone was in your corner helping you get through it.My heart goes out to these stars they don't get to deal with things in private like you and I do. They are always under a microscope and the media is always waiting for someone to mess up so they can drag their names through the mud.People they don't need a judge or jury they need prayer.
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By: Coretta on 5/10/2007 9:31AM
I think what has happened to Ms. Campbell is tragic. I watched her on In The House with LL Cool J and Debbie Allen. It was a wonderful show. She's very talented,gifted, and beautiful. God's word says that we are not to judge, lest we be judged. The same measure of judgment you deal out, will be measured back to you. Live long enough. Addiction and mental illness are no laughing matter. It's obvious that this woman could use some assistance, as well as, some compassion. Black people need to stop glorifying in the pain and suffering of their own people and start being one another's keeper!God help us, as well as, Ms. Campbell
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By: urbucknasty on 5/10/2007 5:09PM
people wake up that's is exactly what's wrong with the world today every body passing judgement on one another i don't care what she stole or any of the other stuff she needs help just like all of us at one point or another in our lifetimes i've been were she's at and it doesn't matter who you are or what youv'e done or were youv'e been she's a human being just like the rest of us and has faults that can and god willing be addressed i just hope she can get help before it's to late and just to let people know there are alot of famous people who have had these problems and have overcame them just like anybody else god bless
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