Update: The Battle Ground police said Wednesday evening the boy was found safe. Officials were working with to reunite him with his family, police said, and the investigation was ongoing.
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The Battle Ground Police Department is looking for a 4-year-old Battle Ground boy who was taken by a relative Wednesday afternoon, and police say the boy may be in danger.
The police said Aziel Belza was sitting in an unattended car when, around 2 p.m., relative Lyubob Bilyk, took the car without permission. She did not have permission to take car or the boy from the residence, the department said.
Officers believe Bilyk, 34, traveled south into Oregon, and may be in the Eugene area. She’s driving a taupe or fold 2002 Toyota Camry 4-door with Washington plates 652XVU. The car’s rear, drivers-side door has some damage.
