San Jose, CA – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has activated an Endangered Missing Advisory for two young girls, Paulina Rodriguez-Morales, 11, and Yaneretzi Paredes-Estrada, 13, who were last seen in San Jose. The advisory was issued after the girls were reported missing early Thursday morning, prompting an urgent search by authorities.
KTVU announced on social media, > "Paulina Rodriguez-Morales, 11, and Yaneretzi Paredes-Estrada, 13, were last seen traveling in a gray Toyota Prius with an unknown license plate number." This detail is crucial for public assistance in locating the vehicle and the girls.
The girls were last observed around 2 a.m. near Banff Street and Harold Avenue in San Jose. Paulina Rodriguez-Morales is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants, and black Crocs. Yaneretzi Paredes-Estrada is 5 feet tall, weighs 115 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, and was wearing a black t-shirt, gray pants, and black shoes.
The activation of an Endangered Missing Advisory signifies that the missing individuals are believed to be at risk. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding their whereabouts or the gray Toyota Prius to immediately contact law enforcement. The CHP and local police departments are coordinating efforts in the search.
Community members are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any sightings directly to the authorities. The objective is to ensure the safe return of Paulina and Yaneretzi as quickly as possible.