FAIRFIELD, Alabama - A 9-year-old Fairfield boy reportedly abducted from his home by his 53-year-old grandmother has been found safe.

The boy was confirmed found unharmed just before 1 a.m. at his grandmother's house in Prichard, which is in Mobile County. He is being taken into protective custody as the investigation continues.

Fairfield police issued a statement earlier tonight identifying the boy as Rhashud Felix. State officials about 11:15 p.m. issued a formal Amber Alert in the abduction.

The Amber Alert said Rhashud is believed to be in extreme danger. Fairfield police chief Leon Davis said he has requested the Amber Alert now be cancelled.

Davis said the boy was taken from his mother's home about 6:30 p.m. The intiial report said the grandparents - Derrick and Tanja Felix - and Rhashud may be en route to Mobile, more specifically 4915 Golfway Drive.

Rhashud has black hair and brown eyes. He is 4-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs 75 pounds.

Derrick and Tanja Felix

They were last seen in a maroon 2008 Lincoln MKX, Alabama license plate number 82PJ1.

Davis said the boy was located at the grandparents' home. He is being turned over to the Department of Human Resources.

The chief said no arrests were made. The investigation will continue.