LAPD Requests the Media’s and Publics Help in Locating Missing Children

October 10, 2000

LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Monday, October 9, 2000

"LAPD Requests the Media’s and Publics Help in Locating Missing Children"

Los Angeles – The Los Angeles Police Department is requesting the Media provide the public with the following information to assist Law Enforcement efforts in locating these missing children.

On October 9, 2000 at approximately 2:00 am, in violation of a court order, the mother took her children to an unknown location. The father does not know the children’s whereabouts, but believes the mother may have taken them to Florida, possibly Miami.

The Mother is identified as Maria Aguirre, DOB 11-23-72, Female Hispanic, 5-5, 160 lbs. She and the children last lived at 3253 Drew Street, Los Angeles.

The oldest child is Ussett Alquisira, DOB 7-23-91, Female Hispanic, black hair, brown eyes 4ft, 80 lbs,

The youngest child is Joshua Angel Alquisira, DOB 9-31-97, Male Hispanic, black hair, brown eyes, 30 inches tall, 40 lbs.

A photo of the mother and children is available at Northeast Area Detectives, they can be contacted at 323-485-2566 or the Watch Commander at 323-485-2563.

This press release was prepared by Officer Don Cox, Media Relations Section, 213-485-3586.

For Release 9:00 am PDT
October 10, 2000