Authorities believe the girls’ father, who is said to be armed and dangerous, fled to Mexico with his daughters.

Update: Father took the two children to Mexico where he later surrendered to authorities. Original Story. The Kings County Sheriff’s Office Detective Unit, with assistance from

Two children kidnapped by their father after he allegedly shot and killed their mother have been found safe, per the King's County Sheriff's Office.

Detectives believe [the suspect] left the residence ... with two female children he shared with the victim, ages 2 and 3,” police said in a statement.

Authorities in Central California have issued an Amber Alert for two missing sisters whose mother was found dead at their home, allegedly killed by their father.

According to the California Highway Patrol, Jonathan Maldonado Cruz is believed to be on his way to Mexico. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Authorities searching for a man suspected of killing a woman and abducting their two young daughters issued an Amber Alert in the case Wednesday.

The California Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert across much of Central and Southern California Wednesday as authorities searched for a man suspect of killing a woman in Kings County and abducting their two young daughters.