Crime & Safety
Plymouth Amber Alert: Child Found Safe, Father Arrested
A father was arrested and a child was found safe after Plymouth police issued an Amber Alert Thursday night.
Plymouth, MA — Authorities on Thursday arrested a father who authorities said took off with his 4-year-old child after a domestic dispute, triggering an Amber Alert.
Arthur Moniz, 36, was arrested in Marion on Route 195 following an hours-long search. His child was found safe with him, police said.
The alert was issued at about 6 p.m.; Moniz was located about an hour later.
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Moniz was driving a grey GMC but then switched vehicles to a grey Nissan in Bourne, police said.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Update.... State police have located male subject on rt 195 in marion... Subject in custody... Child is fine
— Plymouth Police Dept (@Plymouth_Police) July 7, 2016
Arthur Moniz, 36 suspect in domestic dispute. Be on lookout, with 4yr old. Driving in gray Nissan plate unknown, don't approach. Call police
— Plymouth Police Dept (@Plymouth_Police) July 7, 2016
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