Investigators in Alabama say they are increasingly concerned about the disappearance of a 40-year-old woman and her two children, including a toddler, after authorities reported “signs of a struggle” inside the family’s home.
Mobile County deputies said Aurelia Choc Cac, 40, Niurka Zuleta Choc, 17, and Anthony Garcia Choc, 2, were last seen at their residence on Friday, Jan. 30, around 3 p.m., according to a statement from the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded Saturday to a report of a “suspicious disappearance” and later declared all three missing. Officials said there were “signs of a struggle” inside the home.
“We do believe the mother, daughter and son were taken against their will and we believe they could be in danger,” the sheriff’s office said.
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Descriptions of the missing family members
- Aurelia Choc Cac: black hair, 5 feet tall, about 140 lbs.; last seen wearing a maroon jacket and tan joggers.
- Niurka Zuleta Choc: black hair, 5 feet 1 inch tall, about 100 lbs.; last seen wearing a black top and plaid pants.
- Anthony Garcia Choc: black hair, about 30 lbs.; last seen wearing a cartoon character hoodie and blue jeans.
Person of interest cleared
In its initial statement, the sheriff’s office said it had identified a 30-year-old man as a person of interest and noted he was known to Cac. Investigators later said they spoke with him and cleared him as a suspect.
Authorities said they have received multiple tips and urged anyone with information to call 251-574-8633.
