TAVARES, Fla. — State and local law enforcement officials are searching for a boy they say was last seen on Sunday in Tavares.
Monday 3:30 a.m. update:
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a Florida AMBER Alert for Jace Saunders, age 5, last seen in Tavares.
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Saunders may be in the company of his grandmother, Kelly Day-Dasilva, age 50, FDLE said.
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A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for 5-year-old Jace Saunders. The child may be in the company of Kelly Day-Dasilva
If located, DO NOT APPROACH. If you have any information, contact the Tavares Police Department at 352-343-2101 or 911. #FLAMBER. pic.twitter.com/rg8T3p3O2a
FDLE said Saunders was last seen in the 1000th block of Wells Avenue in Tavares and was wearing a long sleeve black shirt with a multicolored graphic and dark-colored pajama pants (actual outfit shown in FDLE photo below).
The child may be traveling Day-Dasilva in a black Honda Accord, the agency said.
FDLE asks anyone who may see the child and woman not to approach them; instead, tipsters should immediately call 911 or the Tavares Police Department at 352-343-2101.
This is a developing story. Monitor WFTV.com and watch Eyewitness News for updates.
Original story:
Tavares police are on the lookout for a missing and endangered five-year-old who was last seen Sunday.
Jace Saunders was last seen in the area of Summerall Park at approximately 1:19 p.m.
According to TPD’s Facebook Jace is semi-verbal and is diagnosed with Autism.
Jace is possibly in the custody of his grandmother, Kelly Dasilva in a black Honda Accord or passenger car.
Jace is approximately 3 foot tall, the photo provided is the last time Jace was confirmed to be seen.
If you have any information on Jace or his whereabouts, please contact TPD.
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