Baby allegedly abducted by father in Huntington Park found safe

LOS ANGELES - An Amber Alert issued by the California Highway Patrol on Wednesday morning for a baby who was allegedly abducted by his father in Los Angeles County was deactivated after the child was found safe.

According to the CHP, 9-month-old Jaydan Avalos was allegedly taken by his father 18-year-old David Avalos overnight. The two were last seen in Huntington Park, but David Avalos' last known location was in West Carson. 

Jaydan was found by authorities around 6 a.m. in Los Angeles. His father was arrested a few hours later, City News Service reports. 

David Avalos was booked on suspicion of kidnapping and on three felony warrants, according to authorities. He was being held on $225,000 bail, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. 

A motive remains under investigation.