Overview
- The children, 15-year-old Escarleth Vasquez and 1-year-old Alejandro Vasquez, were last seen on May 9 at their home in the 7000 block of Phoenix Path in Converse and were first reported missing the following day.
- The Texas Department of Public Safety issued the AMBER Alert Monday, saying law enforcement believes the two are in “grave or immediate danger.”
- DPS released physical details: Alejandro is about 2 feet 10 inches and 27 pounds with brown eyes and black hair and was last seen wearing all black; Escarleth is about 5 feet 4 inches and 130 pounds with brown eyes and black hair and was last seen in a black hoodie and gray or white pants.
- Officials say the children may be traveling in a red pickup truck and urge anyone with information to call 911 or contact Texas DPS at 210-531-2284.
- An AMBER Alert is activated when authorities suspect an abduction and immediate harm; the alert marks an escalation in the search after more than six weeks and puts broad public visibility at the center of next steps.