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Authorities in Arizona have cancelled an AMBER alert for 11-year-old Valeria Cardenas who was reported missing February 24, 2006. Police say Valeria was found safe at an apartment complex and her boyfriend was arrested.

Sex:
Female
Race:
Hispanic
Age at Disappearance:
11
Current Age:
18
Height:
5'1''
Weight:
130 lbs.
Hair (Color, Description, Facial Hair):
  • Brown
Eyes:
  • Brown
Last Seen:
  • Tempe , AZ
Other Possible Locations:
  • Mexico
  • Phoenix , AZ
Vehicle To Look For:
  • Police believe Valeria and Mota-Aguilera may be traveling in a blue 2000 Hyundai Tiberon with license plate 244SXH or a tan 1996 Chevrolet pickup with license plate 331RTE.
Last updated February 24, 2006

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Recovered; Feb 24, 2006

AZ Teen Found Safe, Boyfriend Arrested


A missing 11-year-old Tempe, AZ girl who was the subject of an AMBER Alert was found safe at a Mesa apartment complex Friday night. Police say Valeria Cardenas was found walking around the apartment complex and appeared to be unharmed.

Authorities issued the AMBER Alert Friday morning and believed Valeria Cardenas was with 19-year-old Carlos Alberto Mota-Aguilera. Police say Friday afternoon, Mota-Aguilera was found at his grandmother's house in Mesa and was interviewed by detectives about Valeria's possible whereabouts.

Police were able to locate Valeria and have reunited her with her family. Mota-Aguilera was arrested and booked into jail on one count of custodial interference.




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Media Photo Police say Valeria may be traveling with 19 year old Carlos Alberto Mota Aguilera missing children,Valeria Cardenas
Police say Valeria may be traveling with 19-year-old Carlos Alberto Mota-Aguilera.

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