An AMBER Alert has been issued following the disappearance of four young children from Los Angeles. The children, aged between one and nine, were last seen on Saturday, 26 September, when they reportedly left their home with their mother, Mehrangez Sangalieva. The incident has raised significant concern within the community and prompted police to take urgent action.
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The children involved are identified as 9-year-old Anas Mirova, 5-year-old Zuhal Mirzoda, 2-year-old Maryam Mirova, and 1-year-old Rayana Mirova. Their mother, 31-year-old Sangalieva, is constrained by a court order that prohibits her from relocating them during an ongoing investigation. Details released by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) noted that the family was last seen at around 5:10 p.m. near the 6600 block of Reseda Boulevard.
Authorities are particularly concerned about the well-being of the children. Anas is described as having brown hair and brown eyes, standing at 4 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 60 pounds. His sisters, Zuhal and Maryam, also have brown hair and brown eyes, with Maryam still being too young to have a photo shared publicly. The youngest of the group, Rayana, is only one-year-old.
Sangalieva is reported to be approximately 5 feet tall and weighs around 155 pounds, with similar physical characteristics as her children. She is believed to be travelling in a 2011 Toyota Prius, identifiable by California licence plate number 6SWK678.
The issuance of the AMBER Alert highlights the seriousness of the situation. The alert system is a well-established emergency response plan for cases of child abduction and has proven vital in recovering missing children. Originating in the United States, the AMBER Alert system has now been adopted in various countries worldwide, having successfully helped in locating over 1,268 children to date.
The LAPD has urged anyone with information regarding the children’s whereabouts — or any sightings of Sangalieva or the vehicle — to come forward. Those with tips are encouraged to contact the West Valley Division directly at (818) 374-7611.
This incident serves as a poignant reminder of the risks associated with custodial conflicts and the role of legal systems in protecting vulnerable children. With the nature of the situation still unfolding, the hope remains that the children will be found safe and reunited with their family. Local communities are being encouraged to remain vigilant and report any relevant information to authorities.
As the investigation continues, police are keen to gather any leads that may assist in locating the missing children and ensuring their safety. The community’s support is invaluable during such investigations, and law enforcement is counting on the public’s cooperation in this distressing case.