TRENTON — An amber alert has been issued for a missing 2-year-old boy believed to be from southern New Jersey.

The boy, identified as Mason Ross, may be with his 24-year-old mother, Cassidy Michaela Purdy, who does not have custody of the child, according to State Police.

Authorities believe the mother and child are headed to Atlantic City tonight and may be traveling there via bus.

The mother was last seen wearing a gray and white zippered sweater, black tank top and black converse sneakers, State Police said.

The child was wearing black shirt, blue jeans and black and white tennis shoes.

The boy is 2 feet tall and has brown hair, hazel eyes and a light complexion, according to State Police.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about their whereabouts to call State Police or their local police department.

Police did not say what town the mother or child are from.

**UPDATE:

Missing N.J. toddler found safe after police issue Amber alert

The Associated Press contributed to this report.