Child taken from Arizona City home by father without permission has been found: PCSO

ARIZONA CITY, Ariz. - Authorities in Pinal County say a child who was taken by his father without permission has been found safe.

According to earlier statements, 30-year-old Michael Ruiz left Arizona City with his son, 2-year-old Benjamin Ruiz, at around 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 22. Ruiz was allegedly violating a court order, and the vehicle Ruiz was originally driving was later found in Yuma.

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office is searching for Michael Ruiz, 30, who was last seen on Dec. 22 leaving Arizona City with a 2-year-old boy. (Pinal County Sheriff's Office)