Toddler at center of earlier Amber Alert in Texas has been rescued, police say

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Published: Mar. 14, 2024 at 1:53 PM CDT|Updated: Mar. 15, 2024 at 1:32 AM CDT

EL PASO, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - Authorities in El Paso, Texas, canceled an Amber Alert on Thursday night that was issued for a toddler who was reportedly abducted Wednesday.

El Paso police say the 2-year-old was safely rescued and his 30-year-old father was secured.

According to authorities, it was believed the 2-year-old was allegedly abducted by his father from Kingfish Court on Wednesday night.

The investigation is ongoing, El Paso police said, and more information is expected to be released at a later time.