Siblings, ages 7 and 9, allegedly abducted by their father found and reunited with family, LAPD says

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Two young siblings who were allegedly abducted by their father have been found and reunited with their family, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Avaora Kolomoeits, 9, and her brother, Hrant Kolomoeits, 7, were reported missing Tuesday after they were last seen at their elementary school in the 13000 block of Hubbard Street in Sylmar.

Police said the children were picked up from school by their biological father, 39-year-old Rodion Kolomoeits, who recently lost custody of the kids. There's no word on whether he has been found.

Rodion is believed to be driving a 2016 gray Toyota Prius, which was last seen crossing the border at San Ysidro into Mexico around 2 p.m. Tuesday, police said.

The LAPD says Rodion is a Ukrainian national and was "believed to be making efforts to return to Ukraine with the children."

Rodion has brown hair and gray eyes. He is 5 feet, 11 inches tall.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the children or suspect is asked to contact LAPD Detective Gutierrez at (818) 838-9810.