Missing Bronx toddler's body has been found near Whitestone Bridge, sources say

Sources say body of missing Bronx 2-year-old has been found near Whitestone Bridge

Sources say an NYPD scuba unit pulled the body of missing 2-year-old Montrell Williams out of the East River, near the Whitestone Bridge. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the latest.

BRONX - Sources told FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt that an NYPD scuba unit found missing 2-year-old Montrell Williams' body in water near Whitestone Bridge.

Detectives have learned the body was wrapped in a blanket, which appeared to look like a bag on surveillance video.

The 2-year-old has been missing from the Bronx since May 10.

What we know:

Montrell was last seen at 827 Hunts Point Avenue in the Bronx around 10 p.m. on May 10. 

It's worth noting the address is not far from the Bronx River, where authorities now believe the boy may have been disposed of.

Timeline:

The child’s mother and father have split custody. 

A source tells FOX 5 NY the mother last saw Montrell with his father on May 10 and filed a custodial interference report on May 30 after he was not returned.

On June 9, the mother encountered the father again. She told police he made a "concerning statement" about Montrell’s whereabouts.

A source tells FOX 5 NY that the NYPD has taken the father into custody for questioning. 

Police say a body has not been found at this time. 

Montrell is described as a Black male with medium skin complexion, brown eyes, and black hair. He was last seen wearing a white shirt and a diaper.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expected to provide an update on the investigation this afternoon. 

When asked about the case, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said officials are still looking into the situation and described it as "a troubling series of events based on the actions of the dad in handling of the child."

The search remains ongoing.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.