STATE: Amber Alert in effect for child missing from Huron area

The California Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert early Monday morning as authorities searched for a child taken from the Huron area.

Tanya Ruiz, 3, was reported abducted Sunday at 7:45 p.m., according to the alert.

The man who is reported to have taken her has so far not been identified. He is described as a Hispanic male with long hair, about 30 years of age, with height and weight unknown. He was last seen wearing a red shirt and red hat.

The little girl is described as a Hispanic female, 3 feet tall, 33 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a brown shirt with flowers, blue jean shorts and white sandals.

Anyone who sees the girl is asked to call 911 or the Huron Police Department at 559-945-2348.