Palm Beach County: 2 missing children found safe after Amber Alert was issued; Details here

In South Florida, the two missing children were reportedly found safe after their disappearance triggered authorities to issue an Amber Alert. Earlier on Monday, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement had issued an alert for two children, 2-year-old Cristhian Ariel Ruiz Maradiaga and 1-year-old Ariana Jasmine Maradiaga.


It was also reported that both the children had gone missing from the Lake Worth area. The reports have stated that the authorities have revealed the children’s whereabouts at the time they were found. FDLE officials said that the children may be in the company of 21-year-old Santos Diaz Escobar.



According to media reports, Escobar was spotted driving a 2004 gray Lexus with Florida license plate YG73144. In the alert notes, it was also said that the vehicle has a temporary tag, a spoiler on the trunk and after-market tail lights that appear clear and white instead of red.


Authorities have also urged anyone with information to call 561-688-3375. As per reports, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office had said around noon on Monday that a physical altercation took place between the homeowner and Escobar. The altercation further resulted in an armed suspect forcing the 19-year-old victim and the two children into the vehicle.


While the investigation into the incident continues, it is confirmed that the entirely family is found safe.

What is an Amber Alert?

For the unversed, it should be mentioned that the Florida Department of Law enforcement issues an Amber Alert if the child or children are of under the age of 18. Based on an active investigation, the law enforcement issues the alert if it believes that a kidnapping or abduction has taken place and the child or children are in imminent danger of death or injury.

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Where is Florida?

Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is situated on the southeastern tip of the North American continent, bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.


What is Amber Alert?

For the unversed, it should be mentioned that the Florida Department of Law enforcement issues an Amber Alert if the child or children are of under the age of 18. Based on an active investigation, the law enforcement issues the alert if it believes that a kidnapping or abduction has taken place and the child or children are in imminent danger of death or injury.

1. Where is Florida?
   Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is situated on the southeastern tip of the North American continent, bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
2. What is Amber Alert?
   For the unversed, it should be mentioned that the Florida Department of Law enforcement issues an Amber Alert if the child or children are of under the age of 18. Based on an active investigation, the law enforcement issues the alert if it believes that a kidnapping or abduction has taken place and the child or children are in imminent danger of death or injury.