Crime & Safety

AMBER ALERT: Missing Washington Girl Possibly Being Taken To Mexico

An Amber Alert has been activated across California at the request of the Washington State Police in regard to the alleged abduction of a 14-year-old girl, the California Highway Patrol is reporting. 

Elizabeth Romero was last seen at 1800 W. 7th Avenue in Kennewick, Wash., around 2:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and is believed to be in danger and possibly being taken to Mexico.

The Hispanic teen is described as 5’3” tall, weighing 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white tank top, dark pants, backpack, and carrying a pink purse.

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The man suspected of abducting Elizabeth is Eduardo Flores-Rosalas, a 19-year old Hispanic, standing 5’9” tall, weighing 200 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, and unknown clothing. He was last seen driving an early 2000s green Ford Escape with a Washington temporary registration.

“The suspect may be en-route to Mexico,” the CHP reported. 
If spotted, call 9-1-1.

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Police did not provide details on the relationship, if any, between the two.

The Kennewick Washington Police Department can be reached at (509) 628-0333.


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