The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is urgently searching for 9-year-old twins Solomon and Marozhina Sukonick after authorities say their father, 71-year-old David Sukonick, took them from Lancaster at about 8 p.m. Thursday. The trio was last seen in a 2011 black Lincoln Town Car with plates reading "SOLOYST." The children are described as 4 ft. 4 in. and about 90 lbs. each; Marozhina wore a white shirt and pink shorts, Solomon wore blue shorts. Authorities say the children are "at-risk" and urge anyone with information to contact Lancaster Station or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.
Father Accused of Abducting 9-Year-Old Twins in Lancaster — Urgent Search Underway
A frantic search is underway in Los Angeles County after authorities say two 9-year-old twins, Solomon and Marozhina Sukonick, were taken by their father from Lancaster. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has issued an urgent public appeal, saying the children are considered "at-risk" and there is concern for their well-being.
Incident details
Solomon Sukonick and Marozhina Sukonick. Facebook/LA Country Sheriff's
Deputies say the twins were taken by their father, David Sukonick, at about 8 p.m. on Thursday from the 1000 block of West Avenue J-8 in Lancaster. The three were last seen traveling in a 2011 black Lincoln Town Car with California license plates reading "SOLOYST." Authorities have asked anyone with information to come forward immediately.
David Sukonick, 71, smiling and wearing a blue bandana and t-shirt. Facebook/LA Country Sheriff's
Who Was Taken
- Marozhina Sukonick, 9 — 4 ft. 4 in., approximately 90 lbs., brown hair, brown eyes. Last seen wearing a white shirt and pink shorts.
- Solomon Sukonick, 9 — 4 ft. 4 in., approximately 90 lbs., brown hair, brown eyes. Last seen wearing blue shorts and a shirt of unknown color.
Suspect
David Sukonick, 71, is described as about 5 ft. 7 in., 135 lbs., with brown hair and green eyes. He was last seen wearing black pants, a white shirt and a blue bandana. A photo shared by law enforcement shows him smiling while wearing a blue bandana and t-shirt.
Black Lincoln Town Car with California license plate. Facebook/LA Country Sheriff's
Additional Context
Social media posts linked to Sukonick show a business called Bolo Productions. In a July 13 Facebook post, Sukonick shared a photo of the twins; at least one commenter wrote that the children looked "miserable" and expressed hope they were safe. Officials have not released any information about a motive or possible destination.
How To Help
Anyone with information about the children's whereabouts is urged to contact the LA County Sheriff's Department, Lancaster Station. For anonymous tips, call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477). Authorities ask that anyone who sees the described vehicle or the individuals not approach them and instead call law enforcement immediately.
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