Amber Alert for missing girl tied to LA death investigation; suspect ID'd as person of interest
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- An Amber Alert remains active for 5-year-old Daleza Fregoso, who is believed to be with her father, Ruben Fregoso, a person of interest in the death of the child's mother in Los Angeles.
- The mother was found dead from violent causes at a home on South Alsace Avenue, and Ruben Fregoso and Daleza were last seen near Alsace Avenue and Ferndale Street.
- Authorities believe Ruben Fregoso may be attempting to flee the country and initially searched for them in a white 2019 Land Rover Discovery, which was later found without them inside.
- A family friend suspects Ruben Fregoso killed the mother before abducting the child, and police have urged anyone with information to call 911 immediately.
- Daleza is described as 3 feet tall, 45 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes; Ruben is 5 feet 9 inches tall, 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.