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.