**UPDATE: The child has been located safe!
The Groveland Police Department and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced Thursday afternoon that a Groveland child and his foster mother, who had been reported as missing, were found safe and sound. Shortly before 12:30 p.m., Rosie Cruz, 33, and her 2-year-old foster son, Carter Cox, were located in Port St. Lucie, Fla., and their well-being was confirmed by law-enforcement officers. The case has been closed.
The Groveland Police Department wishes to thank the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Port Saint Lucie Police Department for their assistance and swift response in helping to bring this case to a close.
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The Groveland Police Department and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement are looking for Carter Cox, a 2-year-old, white, male child who is 2’3” tall, and weighs 35 pounds. Carter has blonde hair and gray eyes.
The child was last seen at an address in the City of Groveland with his foster parent Rosie Cruz, who is a 33-year-old, white female, 5’2” tall, 130 pounds, black hair, and brown eyes.
The pair are believed to be traveling in a green, Chrysler Town and Country van baring Florida license plate N405SE.
At this time, no foul play is expected, and the Groveland Police Department is just trying to confirm the well-being of Rosie and Carter.
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