TAVARES, Fla. — A 5-year-old boy reported missing in Tavares has been found safe, according to police.
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9:20 a.m. update:
Tavares police confirmed Monday morning that 5-year-old Jace Saunders has been found safe.
The boy was located after officers responded to the Lady Lake Police Department.
Police said the boy’s grandmother, Kelly Dasilva, is currently in custody and being transported to Tavares Police Department for questioning.
Tavares police are planning to hold a news conference at 11 a.m.
Original report:
A search is ongoing after an AMBER Alert was issued Sunday for a missing boy in Tavares.
Police said 5-year-old Jace Saunders was last seen Sunday afternoon near Summerall Park.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said Jace could be with his grandmother, Kelly Day-Dasilva.
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The two could be traveling in a black Honda Accord.
Jace was last seen wearing a long-sleeved black shirt with a multicolored graphic and dark-colored pajama pants.
Tavares police said Jace’s parents have also been arrested for interference with child custody due to their lack of cooperation in the attempt to locate their son.
Police said Jace has autism and is semi-verbal.
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Anyone who their whereabouts is asked to call the Tavares Police Department at 352-343-2101 or 911.
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