The missing children are identified as 11-year-old Paulina Rodriguez-Morales and 13-year-old Yaneretzi Paredes-Estrada. They were last seen around 2 a.m. Thursday in San Jose and are believed to be traveling together in a gray Toyota Prius. The vehicle's license plate number is currently unknown.
Paulina is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants, and black Crocs. Yaneretzi is reported to be 5 feet tall, weighing about 115 pounds, also with brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, gray pants, and black shoes.
Authorities have not released further information about their potential destination, who they might be with, or what circumstances may have led to their disappearance. However, due to their age and the fact that they are unaccompanied minors, the advisory classifies them as endangered. Investigators believe they may still be together and could be anywhere within or beyond the immediate region.
With no confirmed direction of travel and only a general vehicle description, locating the girls becomes more challenging. Law enforcement is urging residents across the area to keep watch for anyone matching the girls' descriptions or any sightings of a gray Toyota Prius without a visible or recognizable license plate. Even small details may play a critical role in locating the two children and ensuring their safe return.
The community is asked to share this information widely, especially among parents, schools, youth groups, and neighborhood associations. Authorities are emphasizing the importance of remaining alert, especially in residential and commercial areas where the girls or the vehicle might appear.
Those with surveillance cameras on their property or dashcams in their vehicles are encouraged to review footage from early Thursday morning onward. Any images or video showing two girls matching the descriptions, or a suspicious gray Prius in unusual locations, could be significant. Even a partial plate number or timestamp could help lead investigators in the right direction.
These cases are highly time-sensitive, and public cooperation is vital. The longer children remain missing, the more difficult it becomes to ensure their safety. Rapid response, public awareness, and consistent vigilance are key to helping authorities recover missing minors safely.
Anyone who sees Paulina Rodriguez-Morales or Yaneretzi Paredes-Estrada, or who may have information about the gray Toyota Prius or their whereabouts, is asked to immediately contact 911. Do not approach the vehicle or individuals; instead, provide as much information as possible to emergency responders.
This active alert remains in place as authorities continue to work around the clock to locate the girls and bring them home safely.
