The Galveston Police Department in Texas has issued a regional Amber Alert for a missing 15-year-old girl named Gabriella “Ella” Caito. She was reported missing while on vacation in the Galveston area, located approximately 50 miles south of Houston.
According to authorities, Gabriella was last seen hanging out with her friends at the Dawn Condos in the 7000 block of Seawall Boulevard. She reportedly left the condos voluntarily around 4 a.m. and was observed getting into an unknown vehicle.
Gabriella Caito, who is visiting the Galveston area with family friends, is unfamiliar with the local area and does not know anyone there. It is emphasized that she requires medication, making her prompt location of utmost importance.
Gabriella Caito is described as 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighing 130 pounds. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a black tank top, an orange hoodie, basketball-type shorts, and a gold chain with a blue sand dollar medallion.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Gabriella’s whereabouts to contact the Galveston Police Department investigators at 409-370-9520.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is also involved in the search effort and is working alongside local law enforcement to locate Gabriella Caito and ensure her safe return to her family and friends.