ARIZONA CITY, AZ — Authorities announced Monday night that the 2-year-old boy who was reported missing out of Pinal County was found safe.
Details about how the boy was found or 30-year-old Michael Ruiz's involvement have not yet been released.
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PCSO deputies are looking for 30-year-old Michael Ruiz. They said he left Arizona City, west of Eloy, around 11:30 a.m. on December 22.
Officials say the child, Benjamin Ruiz, son of Michael, was taken in violation of a court order and deputies are concerned about his safety.
He was last seen in a silver Chevy Malibu with an Oregon license plate: 7-8-6-N-L-G
PCSO says the original vehicle was located with Yuma, with no sign of Ruiz. Officials say they may now be in a white Toyota RAV4.
Ruiz is described as a Hispanic male, about 5'4" tall, weighing about 180 pounds.
He has a tattoo of a diamond on his neck.
If you spot Ruiz or the vehicle you're urged to call 9-1-1.
