Amber Alert: Girl at Center of Amber Alert Found Safe, Father Taken Into Custody

An Amber Alert has been issued for a 2-year-old girl who was taken by her father after he allegedly assaulted and stabbed the girl’s mother in San Jose late Sunday night, according to authorities.

A father who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend in San Jose Sunday night before taking their 2-year-old daughter, prompting an Amber Alert, was taken into custody Monday morning, according to police.

Victor Magana, 24, was taken into custody in San Luis Obispo County thanks in part to the work of vigilant citizens, San Jose Police Sgt.

Police said Magana attacked and stabbed his girlfriend around 10 p.m. Sunday at a residence along the 500 block of S. 11th Street in San Jose.

Magana fled the scene with their daughter before police arrived, triggering an Amber Alert across several California counties.