1-Year-Old Jose Lara Vanishes from Florida Backyard, Prompting Extensive Search

Jose Lara.Photo: Putnam County Sheriff’s Office

Jose Lara was last seen outside his house in Crescent City, approximately an hour from Daytona Beach. He was playing with his sister.

According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Jose’s mother briefly took his sister inside to clean her up, and when she returned to the backyard, Jose was gone.

The toy truck he was playing with was still in the yard, but there was no sign of the toddler.

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According to theFlorida Department of Law Enforcement, Jose was last seen wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans and blue shoes. He understands both Spanish and English.

On Monday morning, authorities said in anews conferencethat there has been no trace of the toddler, who has been missing for more than a day. The FBI is also assisting in the search for him.

According toClickOrlando.com, an Amber Alert has not yet been issued because police have found no signs of foul play or criminal activity. The investigation is ongoing.

source: people.com