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AMBER Alert discontinued for 15-year-old mother, her child last seen in Converse
By Gabby Jimenez at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
UPDATE (June 26, 2026): The AMBER Alert issued earlier this week for a teenage mother and her child has been discontinued, according to the Texas Department of Safety.Alejandro Vasquez, 1, and Escarleth Vasquez, 15, were found in Houston, DPS said. An automated license plate reader located the ch...
Key takeaway Alejandro Vasquez, 1, and Escarleth Vasquez, 15, were found in Houston, DPS said.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The issuance of an AMBER Alert for two children last seen in Converse puts the entire San Antonio area on high alert, particularly given the proximity of Converse to the city. With the children believed to be in grave or immediate danger, every minute counts in the search for Alejandro and Escarleth Vasquez. The description of a possible red pickup truck as their mode of transportation means that residents in surrounding neighborhoods and commuters on major roads like Woodlake Parkway should be vigilant and report any sightings to the authorities immediately. The Texas Department of Public Safety's urgent call for information underscores the critical nature of this situation, and San Antonio residents are likely to be eager to assist in any way they can to ensure the safe return of these two children.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? UPDATE (June 26, 2026): The AMBER Alert issued earlier this week for a teenage mother and her child has been discontinued, according to the Texas Department of Safety.Alejandro Vasquez, 1, and Escarleth Vasquez, 15, were found in Houston, DPS said. An automated license plate reader located the ch...
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