News Summary
An Amber Alert has been issued for 15-year-old Daela Diaz and her 11-month-old son Christopher Roman in Pflugerville, Texas. They were last seen on the evening of May 9. Authorities describe Daela as Hispanic, around 5 feet 4 inches tall, and wearing a black dress. Her son Christopher is also Hispanic, about 2 feet tall, and last seen in gray clothing. The police are urging the public to assist in the search as both are believed to be in grave danger.
Pflugerville, Texas – Amber Alert Issued for Missing Teen and Infant
An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 15-year-old girl and her 11-month-old son in the Pflugerville area, just north of Austin, Texas. Authorities are urging the public to assist in locating Daela Diaz and her infant son, Christopher Roman, who were last seen on May 9, 2025, at around 8 p.m..
Daela Diaz is described as a Hispanic female, approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a black dress along with black and white Jordan brand sneakers. Her son, Christopher Roman, is also a Hispanic male, about 2 feet tall and weighing approximately 23 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen in all gray clothing with blue Nike sneakers.
Authorities believe that both Daela and Christopher may be in grave or immediate danger. The Amber Alert was initially issued for Daela alone but was subsequently updated to include her son, showing the seriousness of the situation. The Pflugerville Police Department is working alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety to investigate this case.
Last Known Location
The duo was last spotted in the 17600 block of Cipremont Lane in Pflugerville. This location, part of a residential area, has prompted investigators to focus their search efforts nearby.
Public Appeal for Information
Investigators are calling on the community for assistance in locating Daela Diaz and Christopher Roman. The Pflugerville Police Department has requested that anyone with information about their whereabouts contact them at 512-990-6700. The active involvement of local residents is deemed crucial for the safe return of the missing pair.
Background Context
The case has raised significant concern among residents of Pflugerville and surrounding areas. Amber Alerts are issued when a child is believed to be abducted and in imminent danger, making their rapid dissemination vital for the involved child’s safety. Traditionally, these alerts rely on the swift collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the public, exploiting media channels to spread the information quickly.
Since its establishment, the Amber Alert system has proven crucial in locating abducted children, with many successful recoveries credited to tips from vigilant citizens. This instance highlights the ongoing issues of youth safety and the responsibilities of communities to watch over their members.
As the investigation continues, the Silber counties and surrounding Metro Austin areas remain on high alert. Authorities are diligently searching for leads to locate Daela and Christopher and ensure their safe return.
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- KWTX
- Wikipedia: Amber alert
- Click2Houston
- Google Search: Daela Diaz missing
- Star Telegram
- Google Scholar: Amber Alert effectiveness
- News4SanAntonio
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Amber Alert
- KVUE
- Google News: Pflugerville missing teen
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