Located safe; Edwin Vargas 2 - Texas

CHILD ABDUCTION REGIONAL EMERGENCY (C.A.R.E) ALERT

UPDATE
August 22, 2014

Child Found, Suspect Arrested

Updated: On May 23, 2014, two-year-old Edwin Vargas was forcibly taken from his mother after being placed into her vehicle. This abduction generated an AMBER alert and put into motion enormous resources to ensure Edwin's safety. The search for Edwin has been non-stop.

With the assistance of the United States Marshals Task Force, Councilman Jose Huizar's Office and tireless investigative efforts by LAPD Hollenbeck Area detectives, Edwin was located last night, August 21, 2014, and is in the protective custody of the Department of Children Services. The suspect, Abraham Vargas was arrested and is currently being held on a one million dollar warrant in the State of Texas.

Source: http://lapdblog.typepad.com/lapd_blog/2014/05/child-abduction-regional-emergency-care-alert.html