Three-year-old Carlo Ponte was taken by his father, Jorge Ponte, from the Marysville Police Department parking lot during a scheduled visitation on July 10. A court-appointed Guardian ad Litem (GAL) was supposed to observe the visit. Jorge placed Carlo in his vehicle, a white Volkswagen Jetta (WA License ACS6089), and drove away from the GAL. Jorge has also been known to drive a blue Dodge Grand Caravan (WA License BBC4721).

Jorge later contacted Carlo’s mother and said he would not be bringing Carlo back. Jorge is currently homeless and is known to frequent YMCA’s, community centers and homeless shelters. He also enjoys watching and playing soccer and is known to frequent both indoor and outdoor soccer facilities regularly. There has been an unconfirmed sighting on July 18 in the Mattawa, Washington, area. He has been known to stay in multiple locations in both western and eastern Washington.

A protection order has issued by the Snohomish County Superior Court which prevents Jorge from having any contact with Carlo and Carlo’s legal guardian. Carlo is developmentally delayed and he is non-verbal. Jorge and Carlo’s whereabouts are unknown at this time, but it is imperative Carlo be returned to his legal guardian immediately.

If anyone knows where Jorge and Carlo currently are, they are encouraged to call 911. If anyone has any other information on Jorge and Carlo’s whereabouts, please contact the Marysville Police Department at our TIP LINE (360-363-8350).

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