Authorities in Texas have launched a search for a young cheerleader who has been missing since yesterday, and her mother suspects the teen’s “emotionally abusive” boyfriend may be involved.
Ava Phillips, 17, was last seen leaving Angleton High School around 10 a.m. and getting into a white Toyota Corolla after skipping her fourth-period class.
The teen’s mother, Kailey Perez, raised the alarm after her car was found in the school parking lot with her phone, keys and backpack inside.
Perez also told Angleton Police Department Sgt. Cory Budnick that Ava may be with her boyfriend and heading to Austin, nearly 200 miles away.
Ava Phillips, 17, was last seen leaving Angleton High School around 10 a.m. and getting into a white Toyota Corolla after skipping her fourth-period class.
She later revealed to him Click on Houston that the young teenager had recently been “trying to distance herself from a boy who had emotionally abused her.”
Perez also said he believes he may know his daughter’s current location, but has refused to cooperate with the family or police.
It is unclear whether the boyfriend is the same boy Perez says emotionally abused her daughter. Authorities have not yet identified either of them.
“She called me from a blocked number. She seemed scared and I don’t think she’s in control.
“She told me she would come home, but she hasn’t. I just want her to come home safely. She seems very scared.
The teen’s mother, Kailey Perez, raised the alarm after her car was found in the school parking lot with her phone, keys and backpack inside.
In a Facebook post, officials said the brown-haired girl was seen wearing a gray top, black sweatpants, slippers and a braid.
Perez also said he believes the boy may know his daughter’s current location, but has refused to cooperate with the family or police.
“His voice is shaking a lot. I don’t think he has control. I think someone is telling him what to say.”
“She’s a beautiful, sweet little girl who would never run away,” the distraught mother said. saying.
On a facebook mailOfficials said the brown-haired girl was seen wearing a gray top, black sweatpants, slippers and a braid.
The Angleton Police Department is asking the public to contact them at 979-849-2383 with any information that may lead to the location of the teen.