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AMBER Alert canceled: Yakima boy taken by armed uncle

YAKIMA, Wash. - An Amber Alert has been issued for 1-year-old Leonnel Barajas.

<p>Leonnel Barajas and (inset) Manuel Mendoza. </p>

UPDATE: The AMBER Alert was canceled at 8:30 a.m. after the child and suspects were found. We're working to learn more details. Below is our original story.If you are reading this on the KING 5 app, click here to see all the photos

YAKIMA, Wash. - An Amber Alert has been issued for 1-year-old Leonnel Barajas.

Barajas was taken from his Yakima residence in the 800 block of Central Avenue by his uncle, Manuel Mendoza.

Police say Mendoza broke down the back door, pointed a gun and took the child.

Barajas is a Caucasian male with blonde hair and green eyes. He was last seen wearing a maroon shirt with gray sleeves, and red and blue checkered pants.

Mendoza is a 23-year-old Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes. He is believed to be 5'10", weighing 155 lbs.

Police say that Jessica Mendoza may also be involved. She is a 24- year-old Hispanic female with blonde hair and green eyes. She is believed to be 5' 4", weighing 130 lbs.

They may be traveling in a 2000 silver Chevrolet Impala, with black rims and no hub-caps.

Barajas is believed to be in danger. If you have any information, please CALL Yakima Police Department (City Of Yakima) at 509-457-0207 or 911.

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