An AMBER Alert was issued early Jan. 29 after Romeo Ordonez, 12, and his sister Sofia, 9, were reported missing from Santa Clarita about 19 hours earlier. Investigators believe the children are with 45-year-old Cristal Ordonez, who is suspected of abducting them but has not been charged. Authorities say the suspect may be driving a black 2018 Kia Sorento with California plate 8LRF237. The CHP issued the alert for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office and urged anyone with information to call 911.
AMBER Alert: Romeo (12) and Sofia (9) Ordonez Missing in Santa Clarita — Suspect Driving Black 2018 Kia Sorento (CA 8LRF237)
Sofia Ordonez (left); and Romeo Ordonez.CHP/X
Southern California authorities issued an AMBER Alert early on Jan. 29 after two children were reported missing from Santa Clarita roughly 19 hours earlier.
Details
Romeo Ordonez, 12, and his sister Sofia Ordonez, 9, were last seen about 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, in Santa Clarita, California. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) says investigators believe the children are with 45-year-old Cristal Ordonez.
Police suspect this is an abduction, but Cristal Ordonez had not been charged as of Thursday morning. Authorities described the vehicle involved as a black 2018 Kia Sorento with California license plate 8LRF237.
Cristal Ordonez (left); and AMBER Alert for Sofia Ordonez and Romeo Ordonez.CHP/X
Who Issued the Alert
The AMBER Alert was issued by the CHP on behalf of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office. Investigators have not released additional identifying details beyond the children’s names, ages and the vehicle description. The case remains under active investigation.
What You Can Do
If you see the vehicle, the woman or the children, call 911 immediately. Do not approach the vehicle or attempt to intervene.
Resources and Support
If you suspect child abuse or need to report information confidentially, contact the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child (1-800-422-4453) or visit www.childhelp.org. The hotline is toll-free, confidential, available 24/7 and supports more than 170 languages.
Note: This is a developing situation. Authorities request that anyone with information contact emergency services or local law enforcement immediately.
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