Amber Alert For Missing Children: 1-Year-Old Girl, 3-Month-Old Baby Taken Away By Father

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The children have been identified as Bailey and Braidin Begay
They were last seen with their father – Brandon Begay
Brandon reportedly has a weapon in his possession, the police said

An Amber Alert was issued for a 1-year-old girl and a 3-month-old boy believed to have been kidnapped by their father from their home in Utah.

The alert was issued by the Navajo Police Department after the children's mother filed a missing report. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation launched a search for the children, identified as Bailey Begay and Braidin Begay, after they were last seen in the Dolores area Thursday evening, ABQ Journal reported.

The suspect was identified as Brandon Begay, 35. Authorities said Brandon allegedly made threats of self-harm and had a weapon in his possession. The officials also added the children are likely to be in danger.

The kids reportedly went missing from their home located 15 miles north of Aneth.

Bailey has been described as 2 feet tall, 25 pounds, Native American with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a spaghetti strap shirt and blue jeans. Braidin is described as 1 foot tall, 15 pounds, Native American with black hair and brown eyes, ABQ Journal reported.

#AMBERALERT issued from the #NavajoNation for two children taken by their father, Brandon Begay. The children were reported missing by their mother in Utah. The children are believed to be in danger if not located. They are believed to be headed to southern Colorado. pic.twitter.com/tbFKxP4uZl
— Jaden Torres ABC10 (@JadenTorresTV) July 9, 2021

The police said the suspect is 6 feet tall, 250 pounds, Native American with black hair and brown eyes. The father is traveling with the two kids in a brown over white 2005 Ford F250 with an unknown Arizona temporary tag.

Officials from the Shiprock Police Department in New Mexico said they have no idea where the father may be heading with the kids, the Denver Channel reported.

Authorities asked the public to call Navajo Police Department at 505-368-1350 or 505-368-1351 or call 911 if they spot Brandon and the children. However, the police told the public not to approach him as he was considered armed and dangerous.