Amber Alert: Kidnapped Infant, Mother Found Safe; Armed Father Still At Large

LANCASTER, CA — An "armed and dangerous" man suspected of kidnapping his wife and infant daughter in Lancaster is still at large after the woman and child were found safe Monday by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Sabrina Sanchez, 31, and 2-month-old Itzel Sanchez were last seen at around noon Sunday with 25-year-old Efrain Sanchez-Jimenez, the CHP said. Authorities issued an Amber Alert as they searched for the three people Monday morning.

"Suspect Sanchez has made recent threats to murder his wife and child and he is believed to be armed with a handgun. Suspect Sanchez should be considered armed and dangerous," the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department wrote in statement. "It is believed the victims left with the suspect out of duress and fear for their safety, after he previously committed a sexual assault upon a family member."

Sanchez-Jimenez is described as Hispanic, 5 feet, 8 inches tall, 130 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a white tank top and silver shorts.

Sabrina Sanchez is described as 5 feet, 2 inches tall, 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a red and black dress, pink shorts and a black shirt, according to authorities.

Sanchez-Jimenez's car is a silver 2007 Buick Lucerne with a Colorado license plate number of AUI-X94.

Anyone who sees Sanchez-Jimenez is urged to call 911.