Missing 3-year-old boy from Pasco County found safe with father

Three-year-old Jaxcen was last seen wearing black and white Converse, gray shorts and a 'Moma Boy' T-shirt. (FDLE)

MIAMI – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement canceled a missing child alert late Thursday night for a 3-year-old boy who had been reported missing in Pasco County.

Deputies had said they believed Peter Rodriguez abducted his son Jaxcen on Thursday morning, and was driving a tan 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora with Florida tag NLGV96.

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Deputies believe Peter Rodriguez abducted his son Jaxcen on Thursday. (FDLE)

Jaxcen was wearing gray shorts, a black shirt with a “Moma Boy” logo and black and white Converse sneakers.

Authorities said Jaxcen and his father were both found safe, but authorities did not disclose where they were found.

It’s unclear whether Rodriguez will face charges.


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