In a distressing turn of events, Savanah Nicole Soto, an 18-year-old pregnant teen from Texas, has gone missing just a day before her scheduled induction into labor.
Authorities are actively searching for her, issuing a CLEAR alert on Monday, indicating that she is considered to be in imminent danger, or her disappearance is involuntary.
Hunt for Missing Pregnant Teen
Described as a white woman with brown eyes, Savanah was last seen at the Valencia Lofts apartment complex on Friday afternoon, where she lived with her boyfriend and the father of her child. The family became alarmed when she failed to show up for a hospital appointment on Saturday, a week past her due date.
The Texas Department of Public Safety provided details of a gray 2013 Kia Optima with temporary Texas tags (numbered 4289D57) that Savanah may be tied to, urging the public to report any sightings or information. The family is deeply concerned about her well-being and is desperately seeking answers.
Savanah’s grandmother, Rachel Soto, expressed the family’s anguish, stating, “I pray to God every day, every minute, every second of the day we pray to God to bring her home, to bring her home safely because we need her home, to complete our family again.”
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Texas Authorities Appeal for Information on Missing Teen
Adding to the distress, family members reported difficulties in contacting Savanah’s boyfriend since her disappearance, raising further concerns. Conflicting theories about the circumstances emerged within the family, with some suggesting the possibility of abuse.
Savanah’s sister-in-law, in a social media post, expressed concern about potential abuse, stating, “I won’t allow you to be one of those statistics of what happens when you have an abusive boyfriend.”
On the other hand, Savanah’s boyfriend’s mother defended him on social media, asserting, “I know my son, and he wouldn’t do anything to hurt her.”
Gloria Cordova, Savanah’s mother, shared the heartbreaking news that her daughter was excited about becoming a mother. “Savanah was so, so happy because she was going to be a mommy. It breaks my heart,” she said.
As the search intensifies, the Leon Valley Police Department is urging anyone with information about Savanah’s disappearance to contact them at (210) 684-1391. The family and authorities remain hopeful for Savanah’s safe return as they appeal for community assistance in locating the missing teen.
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