So we offered up some more programs, Thompson said. They scoured the 1,100-acre park with the assistance of nearly a dozen K-9s. Dulce was reported missing by her mother Sept. 16, 2019. What Happened? He just said, cause he doesnt know how to speak, he just told me to come. A $75,000 reward is being offered by the FBI for information that leads to her discovery. Thursday will mark two years since Dulce Maria. Its very hard to wake up every day and think, My God, Dulce is still gone, Noema Alavez Prez, the girls mother, said in an interview with NBC10 sister station Telemundo 62. Dulce Alavez, 5, Still Missing After Vanishing from N.J. Park 2 Months Ago: 'We Remain Hopeful' 3-Year-Old Texas Girl Vanished from Playground, Police Fear She's in 'Immediate Danger' On September 16, 2019, 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez and her brother were playing on the swings, while Alavez's pregnant mother was in her car, 30 yards away. Alavez Perez, 22, answered questions from two NJ Advance Media reporters last week in one of her most wide-ranging and in-depth interviews since her daughters disappearance. birth to another daughter in February, which at once brings joy but also She answered no. Local police want to let residents know they should come forward regardless of their legal status. Asked if she believes police view her as a suspect in her daughters disappearance, Alavez Perez said she isnt sure. When they realized they couldnt see the young kids at the playground, they walked over to investigate and found Manny in tears with his ice cream on the ground, Alavez Perez said. Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office Thursday marks two years since 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez mysteriously vanished at a New Jersey park. We have not gotten rid of any of her clothes. Numerous photos are displayed on the living room walls of the happy, smiling little girl. Dulces father was in Sinaloa, Mexico at the time of her disappearance; he hadnt been part of her life since he was deported when she was three. They speak with Noema and Officer Josh Thompson. Nearly 50% of the population there is Hispanic, according to the census. We're focusing on trying to find this young lady, and if you have any information, you don't have to worry about anything.. "You have to keep your motor running so you can keep going forward, she added, in Spanish. On October 3, the 911 call made by Dulces mother on the day she disappeared was released. We believe that, in all likelihood, we do have a suspect vehicle on video someplace, said Garrabrant. In September 2021, authorities released an age progressed photo of what Dulce might look like as a 7 year old. If the other little girl is Noemas sister, then shes Dulces aunt. Thats one of the reasons that we believe that the target was a child but it may not necessarily have been Dulce.. This story has been shared 158,110 times. ", Police and prosecutors said Wednesday there's no evidence of the little girl's death and they "hold out hope that Dulce is alive. She likes to be around like smaller kids. What we really wanted to do was really go out and extend our hand to let you know that we were really behind you. and her family are still holding out hope that they may find her safe. Bridgeton Police Officer Josh Thompson said they don't want people to feel scared and withhold information that could delay finding Dulce. [7], Dr. Phil and In Pursuit with John Walsh carried segments about the disappearance. Many of these businesses still post fliers of 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in September 2019. The special agent said its also possible the kidnapper hadnt planned to grab a child that day, but saw the opportunity and took it. Friday 20 th of September 2019. The search remains active locally, nationally and internationally, he said. I dont really trust people to be with my kids or to leave them with someone after what happened, she said. So, if youre curious to find out the same, heres what we know. Crime Junkie's ' Missing: Dulce Maria Alavez' is a podcast that delves deep into this case, examining the circumstances that led to Dulce's disappearance and her loved ones' push to find out what happened to her. Our journalism needs your support. What I would have liked from the start is for the Amber Alert to have been put into effect much sooner, she said. A New Jersey girl who vanished from a park nearly a year ago was likely snatched by a predator hunting for an opportunity to grab a child . Dulce disappeared while playing at a nearby park with her brother, who was 3 years old at the time. Dulce is never far from her thoughts, she said. 911 call from the mother of missing 5-year-old Dulce Alavez On October 10, police released a sketch of a possible witness in the case. What are the criteria for issuing an Amber Alert? This story has been shared 130,670 times. He was trying to date you and you rejected him? Dr. Phil asked. After the group got ice cream from a local store, they went to the city park in Bridgeton behind the high school in the area. The search for Dulce escalated quickly. Amber Alert issued for 6- and 9-year-old sisters last seen in N . Its very possible that its the offender, said Garrabrant. After Noema hadnt seen the kids for 10 minutes or so, she got out of the car to see what they were up to. Authorities -- including state, local and federal -- are working "to determine those who are responsible" for her disappearance, the statement said. Dulce Maria Alavez is depicted in an age-progression image created by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and released on Sept. 16, 2021, to show what she may look like as a 7-year-old. . However, Dulce never turned up despite massive multi-agency and And kisses. There isnt a day she doesnt think about her daughter. She started doing therapy, but that wasnt really helping.. I say to myself, why didnt I make more demands, demand more help? The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has worked with investigators to create these age-progression images showing what Dulce may look like today as a 7-year-old. The heartbreaking case of a missing little girl who vanished without a trace. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the number below. You can also report anonymous tips to the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office by clicking here. I would say to her that I'm sorry for not looking over her, she said tearfully. When asked if Noema knew who might have taken Dulce, she said an old friend who tried to date her would be her first suspect. State Police issued an Amber Alert for Dulce more than 24 hours after she was reported missing, on the evening of Sept. 17, 2019. Nobody knows where she is., She was a sweet girl. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Anyone with any information can call the Bridgeton Police Department at 856-451-0033. If she were Dulces cousin, then she would be Noemas niece. Alavez Perez, who was born and raised in Bridgeton, said she doesnt know why anyone would target her. Investigators released this image in 2019 of someone considered a person of interest in the disappearance of 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez. We dont have any solid suspects, we are investigating all the possibilities. Learn how your comment data is processed. Get all Latest News about porch swings, Breaking headlines and Top stories, photos & video in real time The second description, from a different witness, was of a Hispanic man, about 5 feet 7 inches tall, with a slender build and about 30 to 35 years old. We have video surveillance that weve gathered from all of this area as much as we could obtain, said Chief Michael Gaimari with the Bridgeton Police Department. "I would say I'm sorry for not looking over her," she said while getting emotional. The card referred to Dulce had the handwriting that appeared to match the previous two. The suspect is described as a light-skinned Hispanic male to 5'8 and driving a red van. Anonymous tips may be sent by text to TIP411 with Bridgeton in the message line. The park is adjacent to two schools, meaning a student may have information without realizing it. Dulces grandfather doesnt talk much about her disappearance, Alavez Perez said, but she knows hes hurting. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Dulce is a Hispanic girl who is about 3 feet tall, weighing 60-70 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. What if the person that took my daughter might come after my other kids? Folks may be afraid to say anything because they think, Oh, this person would never take a child.. On September 16, 2019, Noema and Dulce went out with Dulces 3-year-old brother and Noemas 8-year-old cousin. Authorities believe Dulce Maria Alavez was taken from an area near a playground in Bridgeton City Park on Sept. 16, 2019, while her mother sat in a car nearby. Authorities say Dulce was abducted while playing at Bridgeton City Park on Sept. 16, 2019. Since we hope to charge and prosecute the person responsible for Dulces disappearance, we cannot speak about many of the details of our investigation, Webb-McRae said. County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae told NBC10. Officials in New Jersey have received more than a dozen calls since releasing a composite sketch of a possible eyewitness in the disappearance of 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez, Bridgeton Police. Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae issued an announcement on Facebook Tuesday night saying that the post which includes her offices logo, a photo of Dulce and a message indicating a press conference will be held when we know all the details is fake. We hold out hope that Dulce is alive (as we have no evidence of her demise) and want the public to know that this case will remain open until such time as we locate Dulce and determine those responsible for her disappearance, Bridgeton police said in the release. Nearly 50% of the population there is Hispanic, according to the census.. She always like to give hugs. However, they repeatedly noted the family continues to cooperate. Noema Alavez Perez speaks to the media about her daughter during a vigil held in November 2019.Joe Warner | For NJ Advance Media. Each child had an ice cream in hand as they ran toward the playground, Alavez Prez told NBC10. The FBI got involved fairly quickly and an Amber Alert was issued the day after she disappeared. Noema stayed in the car with her younger sister. The Goliad Campaign was the 1836 Mexican offensive to retake the Texas Gulf Coast during the Texas Revolution.Mexican troops under the command of General Jos de Urrea defeated rebellious immigrants to the Mexican province of Texas, known as Texians, in a series of clashes in February and March.. their age or gender, said Federal Bureau of Investigations special agent Agents ruled out a custody dispute and stressed that Dulces family has been cooperative with the investigation. Just one day later, September 20, the reward had grown to $25k.Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae issued a plea for witnesses to come forward: Were asking them, were appealing to them, were encouraging them to come forward., By September 23, the reward was at $35k. The mother sat on a red couch in the living room of the modest duplex while her three other children played nearby. Talking about her daughter, Noema said, Shes supposed to be eight, and shes not here with me or my family, and thats hard. It was a crime of opportunity. ET on ABC. 0; . "We believe there are witnesses out there who saw the abductor, who saw the vehicle in the area of the park and either haven't come forward because they're afraid to come forward or haven't come forward because they don't realize how important the information is that they have," Garrabrant told Action News last year. 2554, or Bridgeton police at 856-451-0033. Tips continue to come in, including one received earlier this month. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. If you have any further information, please contact the Bridgeton Police Department at 856-451-0033. 2554, or the Bridgeton police at 856-451-0033. "It gives me bad memories because I wish I could go back to the time and come with her to the park and not leave her alone," she said. She pauses periodically while answering questions to give one of the kids a snack or to help them find an activity to keep them busy while she speaks about Dulce. Investigators think Dulce may have been taken by a man who had been near the park on the day of her disappearance, and they believe he may have driven off in a red van. Copyright 2023 WPVI-TV. Police were able to contact Dulces father in Mexico early in the investigation and cleared him in regards to her disappearance. NCMEC has released these age-progression images of what Dulce might look like now. The girl and her 3-year-old brother were playing while their mother sat in her car with an. Three years after Dulce vanished from a Cumberland County park in one of New Jerseys most high-profile unsolved missing person cases, her family continues to hold out hope she will return home. He would have missed work or family get-togethers at the time or may have left town without warning. The program also offers counseling sessions, GED instruction and nutrition classes for parents. I have all of Dulces dresses in safekeeping. BRIDGETON, N.J. A new age-progression image of a missing New Jersey girl was released Wednesday ahead of the anniversary of her disappearance. Thats one reason they remain living in the same rented duplex in Bridgeton that was Dulces home before she disappeared, said Noema Alavez Perez, her mother. Your request has been submitted, If you have any information about the disappearance of Dulce Alavez, call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST (. It was 7.05am and two people had run from the house, screaming for help. 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The young mother also acknowledged police may still consider her a suspect and the pain she felt in the days and months after Dulce disappeared as people criticized her and made racist comments about her mothering. Dulce Maria Alvarez UPDATE The younger brother of the little girl who went missing in a New Jersey park last week reportedly told his mother that he saw a man "waving" toward 5-year-old Dulce Alavez before she vanished on September 16. Dulce Maria Alavez was just 5-years-old when she suddenly disappeared from a playground in Bridgeton, New Jersey, in September 2019. Life has changed for the mother in the last year. Dulce was described as a happy and playful child who always had a smile on her face. He just insisted, but I told him no,' Noema said. Neden Best Buddies? At 3 pm on Friday officials stated that they are still proceeding on the . Oct 9, 2019 0 Dulce Maria Alavez disappeared Sept. 16 from a playground at Bridgeton City Park. Bridgeton Police officer Josh Thompson, the director of PAL and 25-year-veteran, said the department doesnt want people to feel scared if they have concerns about their legal status and withhold information that could delay finding Dulce. Daniel Garrabrant. have driven off in a red van. While speaking with ABC News, Alavez Perez said there isn't a day she doesn't think about her daughter. Just before 5 p.m. less than an hour after they arrived at the park Alavez Perez called 911 to report the child missing. And that's exactly what the program aims to do. Authorities believe Dulce Maria Alavez was taken from an area near a playground in Bridgeton City Park on Sept. 16, 2019, while her mother sat in a car nearby. This Web site is funded, in part, through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. 5-year-old Dulce disappears Dulce was 5 years old when, authorities believe, she was playing with her brother and was abducted from the playground area of the park, with her mom and young aunt. Vanished: Heidi Broussard (33) and Margot Carey (2wks). Anonymous tips can also be submitted online to the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office. According to Noema, about 10 minutes later, Dulce was no longer visible on the playground. She was last seen at a Bridgeton park wearing a yellow shirt with an elephant on it, as. Last time he saw me, me and my daughter together, and he just waved at me and said hi, and he asked me if that was my daughter, and I said yes,' she said. But for Alavez Prez, every day that goes by without her You dont have to worry about if youre a citizen. Thompson, Here is a clip from GMA that talks about how this program is helping the community. The FBI has remained publicly silent about their investigation since then, but local investigators say all theories of what happened remain under consideration. Shortly after Dylan arrived to his fat She included a screenshot of the post in her announcement with the words false information written over the image. Its been really hard for me and for my parents, knowing that Dulce doesnt appear, she told ABC News in June 2021. (Bridgeton Police Department). Noema appeared on the Dr Phil show in December 2019.In an interview on the Dr. They dont supervise their children like we do.. So, if youre curious to find out the same, heres what we know! [3] [4] Disappearance [ edit] The girl and her 3-year-old brother were playing while their mother sat in her car with an 8-year-old relative. be found alive sooner or later. Or come after me? The program also offers counseling sessions, GED instructions and nutrition classes for parents. Dulce Maria Alavez was 5 years old when she disappeared from Bridgeton City Park during a family outing on Sept. 16, 2019. We have literally gotten thousands and thousands of red van leads, FBI agent Garrabrant said in 2020. Dulce disappeared during a family outing to a New Jersey park on Sept. 16, 2019. The index card the casino received mentioned a location in Austintown, but the search yielded no results. that the COVID-19 pandemic has impeded some of the work involved in the We are asking this person (or anyone who may recognize him) to come forward as investigators wish to speak with him as it is believed that he may have information that is helpful in determining the circumstances that led to Dulces disappearance, the Cumberland County Prosecutors Office said. The search for the girl has not ceased and has spanned from western states all the way to Mexico, where the Federal Bureau of Investigations said Dulces father resides and has cooperated with authorities. Theres also a pink plaid dress and a white party dress with a rose pattern. Police are working to figure out who made the video and if it is. Theyre Mexican, its their culture, said one commenter. She was last seen on Sept. 16, 2019. Law enforcement searched by helicopter using thermal imaging cameras and even drained a nearby body of water, but there was no sign of Dulce. Bridgeton City Police Department Chief Michael Gaimari said About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. You don't have to worry about if you're a citizen, Thompson said. Its been almost three years since the abduction of a little girl from a suburban park in Bridgeton, New Jersey dominated news headlines, unsettling communities across the country with the idea that a child could be snatched in broad daylight and vanish. Garrabrant also theorized that Dulce was likely taken by a stranger in a crime of opportunity. had been watching the kids from a car when the suspected kidnapper struck. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, "A 5-Year-Old Girl Went Missing From a Playground. I wish I could rewind time and be there with her and tell her how much I love her and spend all the mother-daughter time with her. The service for Dulce Mara. I think they looked at my phone again like in February of this year, Alavez Perez said. You can also call the FBI's Toll-Free Tip Line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) and select option 4, then select option 8, or submit an anonymous tip to the agency online. She would never run off. She phoned her brother, who had a dog, in hopes the animal could sniff out Dulces scent. He was wearing a black shirt, red pants, and orange sneakers, possibly Nike brand. She gave Manuel, or Manny as his mom calls him, was unable to speak much as a 3-year-old, but is more vocal now, according to his mom. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. NJ Advance Media columnist Daysi Calavia-Robertson contributed to this story and provided Spanish translation assistance. They made me feel so bad. Young Dulce vanished while she was with her brother, just yards away from her mother who was sitting in a nearby vehicle. On Sept. 16, 2019, 5-year-old Dulce Alavez was playing with her younger brother during a family outing at Bridgeton City Park in southern New Jersey. Alavez Perez vowed to never lose hope that she will see Dulce again. When she caught up a few minutes later, Dulce was gone. She spoke about the moments after Dulce vanished, her regrets about that day and her lingering suspicions about who may have abducted the girl. and has been cooperating with authorities. Investigators think Dulce may have been taken by a man who had Thanks for contacting us. Three years ago Dulce's mother, Noema Perez, told police her children were out-of-sight for no more than 5 to 10 minutes. Alavez Perez said her other three children still need her and she wants to be a good mother to each of them. The offender felt like it was an opportunity for him to take Dulce and leave with her and thats what he did.. police released a sketch based on the second description. Inicio; FAQ's; Biblioteca; Ayuda; Bsqueda avanzada; Comentarios/sugerencias . Many of these businesses still post fliers of 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in September 2019. After her disappearance, the citys Police Athletic League (PAL) launched indoor soccer to help build the relationship between community and police. BRIDGETON, New Jersey (WPVI) -- A community in South Jersey is working to build a bridge between residents and police after the disappearance of a little girl. The search for the girl has not ceased and has spanned from If Dulce Alavez is still alive, she is now 7 years old. Law enforcements and locals joined forces to try to locate her. difficult for my family to know that Dulce is still not home. A massive search was launched and an Amber. Dulce disappeared the afternoon of Sept. 16 while playing in Bridgeton City Park with her 3-year-old brother. Joe Warner | For NJ Advance Media. I want to find my daughter.. He allegedly put Dulce into a red van with a sliding door and tinted windows and left the park with her. As her family and the community prepare to mark the third anniversary of her disappearance, the girls whereabouts remain unknown. She was only 5-years-old when the tragic incident occurred. The kindergartner who turned 6 in April disappeared on Sept. 16 2019, from Bridgeton City Park where she had been playing with her 3-year-old brother Manuel. FBI special agent Daniel Garrabrant says very few people had their eyes trained on Dulce or her abductor before she vanished. They were so much alike many people reported it to the police working the case and they basically had to state, "Look, it's impossible. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, What Polish womans parents think about Madeleine McCann claims, Family of woman who claims to be Madeleine McCann refuses DNA test that could solve mystery. We do have some witnesses that saw a Hispanic male in the park in and around the playground that we have not identified. But Garrabrant said his team has received thousands of leads about similar vehicles and none of them panned out. Dulce and Manny ran off to the playground about 30 yards away, their mother said. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact authorities via one of these options: Hundreds turned out for a vigil in 2019, just days after 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez disappeared from Bridgeton City Park.Scott Anderson | For NJ.com. A motive for the kidnapping remains unclear. Matt Gray may be reached at mgray@njadvancemedia.com. Noema Alavez Perez looks at a photo of her daughter, Dulce Maria Alavez, in the living room of the family's house. sadness knowing that Dulce would have loved a little sister. There are the colorful outfits she wore in photos displayed all over the house. Information like this is a distraction to the investigation and causes unnecessary grief to the family of missing child Dulce Maria Alavez, Webb-McRae wrote. SEE ALSO: Mother of Dulce Maria Alavez expresses regret, defies critics one year after child vanished. On October 10, police released a sketch of a possible witness in the case. She hasnt hurt anyone, shes only an innocent child, who likes to have fun and play games. She spoke in a mix of English and her first language, Spanish, saying she has an easier time expressing her feelings about Dulce in her native tongue. It has been one year since Dulce Mara Alavez vanished from a South Jersey park, setting of massive manhunts and striking pain in the heart of her family, but even now investigators believe the. Thank you. Appearance Hispanic female born on April 25, 2015 with black hair and brown eyes. That I am very sorry for not having been such a good mother and for being careless that day with her and her brother.. Each child had an ice cream in hand as they ran toward the Around 4pm on September 16, 2019 (which was a Monday), CCTV captured the last known images of Dulce. She believed that an old friend of hers, who previously wanted to date her, might have taken Dulce. The FBI and New Jersey State Police are working with local. 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