Amber Alert cancelled: Missing 2-year-old found safe, suspect in custody after urgent search in Minnesota

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Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension announced the cancellation of an Amber Alert issued for a 2-year-old boy late Saturday night. The child was reported to be found safe, and authorities took a 41-year-old suspect into custody early Sunday. The Becker Police Department also confirmed the child's safe return to his family but refrained from providing immediate details on the circumstances of his recovery or the arrest of the suspect.

The amber alert was initially issued after the young boy was believed to have been abducted from a location near the intersection of highways 10 and 25 in Becker. The suspect, a 41-year-old man, was identified in connection to the abduction, although their relationship with the toddler remains unclear at this time. Reports indicated that the abduction took place shortly before 7:30 p.m.

in Becker, raising concern and urgency among authorities and the community. Both the Becker Police Department and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension coordinated efforts to locate the missing child and apprehend the suspect. With the public's assistance in sharing the amber alert and providing tips, the authorities were able to swiftly respond to the situation and ensure the toddler's safe return to his family.

The agencies expressed gratitude to those who played a crucial role in aiding their efforts. In an update sent at approximately 5:44 a.m. Sunday, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension confirmed that the amber alert was no longer active.