A Fort Lauderdale father accused of taking his two children after a SWAT situation last week has been arrested and charged with interfering with custody of a minor, police said.

SWAT and negotiators called to barricade situation

On Thursday morning, Fort Lauderdale Police were called to a home on Southwest 22nd Avenue for a reported barricade situation. Officers brought in SWAT and hostage negotiators to assist.

Shortly after, police issued a flyer searching for 5-year-old Leonidas Stevenson and 7-year-old Xena Stevenson, who were last seen at the home. Investigators said their father, Bradley Stevenson, took them without permission.

Children found safe; father on the run

Hours later, the children were returned safely to police, but Stevenson remained on the run until Monday. Officers

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