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AMBER ALERT CANCELED: Boys from LaBelle found safe, man arrested

Investigators say suspect was found driving with the boys in DeSoto County
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LABELLE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says the AMBER Alert that went out late Wednesday night for two 4-year-old boys from LaBelle is canceled.

They say both boys were found safe and in good condition.

The Hendry County Sheriff's Office says family friend, Ralph Garvin, stole a car with the two boys in the back seat.

Ralph Garvin
Suspect who investigators say sparked an Amber Alert and Hendry County Sheriff's Office investigation Wednesday night.

Investigators say Garvin was found in DeSoto County.

In a release sent out early Thursday morning, a Hendry County Sheriff's Office spokesperson said, "After the activation of an Amber Alert, the use of resources utilized throughout the state of Florida, the stolen vehicle was located the suspect taken into custody and two little boys were found inside the vehicle appearing to be unharmed and will be reunited shortly with their mother and grandmother."

The spokesperson told Fox 4, "Once stopped, Garvin exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. After a short foot pursuit Garvin was taken into custody without further incident."