California teen mom and newborn missing since Sunday, may be in high-desert area

Los Angeles Police Department via X

(LOS ANGELES) -- California officials are asking for help locating a 14-year-old mother, her newborn and her 15-year-old sister-in-law, all of whom haven't been seen since Sunday night.

Amoria Brown, 14; her daughter Omoria Brown, 3 months old; and Sanaii Brown, 15, were last seen at around 10 p.m. Sunday and were believed to be headed to a high-desert area with family, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

An Ebony Alert -- an alert for the suspicious or unexplainable disappearance of a Black person -- was issued by authorities for the missing girls on Tuesday.

Police told ABC News they do not suspect foul play.

Amoria Brown is described as Black, 5-foot-4 and about 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was seen wearing a multicolored shirt, gray shorts and gray sandals, according to the LAPD.

Sanaii Brown is Black with brown hair and brown eyes. She is 5-foot-1 and weighs about 150 pounds, the LAPD said.

Police ask anyone with information about the teens and newborn to contact the LAPD at 1-800-222- 8477.

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 4:50PM by Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News Permalink