A tense search concluded on a reassuring note as law enforcement officials confirmed that a Missing Child Alert for a Miami-Dade toddler had been lifted after she was found safe in West Palm Beach.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement had sounded the alarm Wednesday morning for the disappearance of two-year-old Ava Gantt. Ava, who was last spotted near SW 80th Street and 157th Place in Miami, was believed to be with her father, 22-year-old Dante Torres. According to a statement obtained by CBS News Miami, they were likely traveling in a 2017 silver Nissan Sentra.
Torres, who holds custody of his daughter, had previously voiced suicidal threats that triggered concern for both his and the child's safety. Nonetheless, police were clear that no threats to harm Ava had been made by her father. This critical detail surfaced during the investigation into their whereabouts.
Upon their safe discovery, law enforcement officials have indicated that no charges are expected to be filed against Torres since he legally has custody of the girl. This update was shared by authorities as the situation unfolded, bringing an end to a scenario that had many on edge. For those who may harbor additional details about the case, Miami-Dade County Crime Stoppers were reachable at 305-471-8477, as noted by Local 10 News.
