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Left: Jace Saunders, 5, who was reportedly kidnapped by Kelly Day-Dasilva (right) on Sunday in Tavares, Florida. Once you find it, don’t approach it. Call 911 immediately.

TAVARES, Fla. – An AMBER Alert has been issued for a missing boy in Tavares, Florida.

Authorities are searching for Jace Saunders, 5, and his grandmother, Kelly Day-Dasilva, 50. According to the FDLE Alert, they may be in a black Honda Accord.

The boy was last seen wearing a black graphic T-shirt and dark pajamas (the same outfit as in the photo above), authorities said. He was last seen in the 1000 block of Wells Avenue in Tavares, Florida.

Saunders is semi-verbal and has been diagnosed with autism, according to Tavares police, who issued a missing, endangered child alert Sunday.

According to Tavares police, the boy’s parents – Taylor Judy and Brandon Saunders – were arrested Sunday on custody interference charges related to an ongoing investigation by the Florida Department of Children and Families.

The grandmother, Day-Dasilva, is wanted on charges of kidnapping and interference with custody, police said.

Her whereabouts are currently unknown, police said.

“Our detectives and officers are still pursuing leads but would appreciate any further support from the community. (352)343-2101 Option 4,” police said in a Facebook post.

Screenshot of the “Missing Vulnerable Youth” alert posted on the Tavares Police Department Facebook page.

If anyone sees Jace, his grandma or their vehicle, they should not approach them, police said. Instead, call 911 or the police immediately.

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