A 3-year-old boy and his 16-year-old cousin who were the subject of an Amber Alert out of Tennessee were found safe Thursday in Dana Point.
According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, deputies received a tip from a “concerned resident” around 8:50 a.m. about a boy matching the description of 3-year-old Noah Clare. Responding deputies found the boy and his cousin, Amber Clare.
The young boy’s father, Jake Clare, was taken into custody.
Authorities in Tennessee said the suspect took the children Nov. 6 from Gallatin, Tennessee, prompting the search and eventually an Amber Alert.
Earlier this week, investigators said the suspect’s car had been found in San Clemente.