Philadelphia

Man Abducts Ex-Girlfriend's 4-Year-Old Son: Police

A search for a 4-year-old boy who police say was abducted by his mother's ex-boyfriend began early Friday and ended a few hours later when the boy and his alleged kidnapper were found.

Yandel Ernesto Rosario was found safe after he was allegedly taken from his home on the 2800 block of Hope Street in the North Philadelphia around 3 a.m. by 35-year-old Carlos Manuel Lebron Jr. who also lives at the home, according to the boy's mother.

Lebron Jr. was the mother's ex-boyfriend, police said.

The boy and his alleged kidnapper were found shortly after 10 a.m. Rosario was returned to his mother. Lebron Jr. was taken into custody, Philadelphia Police said.

No other details have been released.

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