Wanted woman arrested, missing toddler found amid investigation in Merced

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- A wanted woman was found along with a toddler Saturday in Merced.

The California Highway Patrol released a flier indicating that the suspect -- 28-year-old Selena Bass-Vasquez, who was considered armed and dangerous -- had been located.

Merced Police confirmed they took her into custody yesterday.

Authorities also found a 1-year-old boy, who was the victim at the center of an at-risk/missing person investigation.

Prior to finding the pair, the CHP says the boy had last been seen around 1 p.m. in Merced Saturday.

Law enforcement had been searching for them, believing they were travelling in a dark silver Toyota CHR.

Action News is working to learn about the circumstances behind this investigation and why Bass-Vasquez was arrested.

Stay with ABC30 for the latest details on this developing story.