Crime & Safety
Amber Alert Canceled After Southern California Toddler Found
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CALIFORNIA -- An Amber Alert issued Saturday night in Southern California was canceled after authorities found a toddler who was reportedly abducted from Upland.
Xavier Alexander, a 15-month-old boy, and his mother were found safe in Claremont, police tweeted around 10:49 p.m.
The suspect, Brandon Alexander, was taken into custody.
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Police said Alexander broke into his ex-girlfriend's home before abducting her and the toddler. He is on probation for domestic violence and his ex-girlfriend had a restraining order issued against him, authorities said.
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The alert comes after authorities asked the public to help find a missing 4-year-old girl from Washington state.
No other information was immediately available.
--Photos via Upland Police Department
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