As of Wednesday evening, authorities said the suspect had been seen in the Houston area.
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Everyone received an Amber Alert Tuesday night regarding 10-year-old Ian Aguilar, who authorities said was abducted by his father, 38-year-old Juan Aguilar-Cano. The alert stated Ian had been taken at about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday from Wilmer, a town along I-45, about 18 miles southeast of downtown Dallas.
Now, police have confirmed Ian's mother was found dead inside her home in Wilmer, and his father is the prime suspect.
The vehicle police said Aguilar-Cano was driving with Ian, a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV, was found somewhere in Houston on Wednesday, but police did not say where. Upon making that discovery, officials said there were no signs of either of them, leaving them still searching for additional information.
Police are saying they believe Ian's life is in danger.
Anyone who may have seen Ian or Juan is urged to contact the Wilmer Police Department at 972-441-6565.
DPS offered the following descriptors for the child and suspect.
Abducted Child: Ian Aguilar
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- Age: 10
- Race: Hispanic
- Eyes: Brown
- Hair: Black
- Height: 4 feet
- Gender: Male
Suspect: Juan Aguilar-Cano
- Age: 38
- Race: White
- Eyes: Brown
- Hair: Black
- Weight: 160 lbs.
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches
- Gender: Male