Zabe and the suspect were located in Mantoon, Illinois at 12:25 p.m. and are in custody by local authorities. The child is now safe.
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SHAWNEE COUNTY– The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has issued an Amber Alert for 2-year-old Zabe Mendez, who was reportedly abducted from Topeka on July 21.
Zabe Mendez was forcibly taken from his mother by an unknown suspect. Zabe is in imminent danger. His mother’s white four-door Lexus with unknown Kansas tag is also missing.
Zabe Mendez is a Hispanic male, around 2 feet 5 inches tall, who weighs around 40 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes.
Call 911 immediately if you have seen the missing child or the suspect’s vehicle. If you have other information call 1-800-KS-CRIME.