SYRACUSE, NY -- Syracuse police are investigating the disappearance of a 21-month-old girl whose custodial father might have taken her Saturday night, according to police spokesman Sgt. Richard Helterline.

The child, Maddox Lawrence, was possibly taken by Ryan Joseph Lawrence, 24, police said. An Amber Alert was issued.

Officers arrived at the 1000 block of Valley Drive in response to a missing child around 11:30 p.m. Helterline said the pair's last known location was possibly a Destiny USA parking lot.

The child is described as 2 feet tall with blonde hair and brown eyes, wearing a white shirt with brown puppies on it and a pink collar. She wore pink pants and blue coat with a pink interior. She wore brown suede shoes and a grey knit hat with pom poms.

The state Amber Alert notification website said that Lawrence left home with the child after leaving information that he was going to harm himself and possibly the child. Lawrence has a history of health issues and is emotionally unstable, according to to the state website.

The father is described as 6 foot, 1 inches tall with brown hair and hazel eyes. He has a Zodiac tattoo on his right hand and a round burn scar on his lower right leg.

Police ask that anyone with information call 911 or (315)442-5222. Or they can submit anonymous tips on the SPD app.

Ryan Lawrence, 24