UPDATE: Boy, 1, located by authorities in Illinois after being reported missing in Central Florida

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Update: The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said a 1-year-old Julius Urueta was located by authorities in Illinois.

Original story:

Deputies in Marion County are searching for a toddler on Thursday who is reported to be missing and endangered.

Deputies said 1-year-old Julius Urueta was last seen Tuesday in the area of SE Maricamp Road.

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A court order has been issued over concerns for his safety, deputies said.

Deputies said Julius may be with 34-year-old Samantha Nolan and 37-year-old Jonathan Urueta.

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Investigators said they may all be headed to Peoria, Illinois.

Deputies said they may be driving in a white passenger vehicle.

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Anyone with information on his location is asked to call 911.

Channel 9 will continue to monitor this search and provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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