On January 15, 2002, four-year-old Caroline Victoria Teague was last seen in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance point to a family abduction by her non-custodial mother, Alejandra I. Urdaneta. At the time she went missing, Caroline was described as a White female with light brown hair and brown eyes. A distinguishing characteristic noted by authorities was that her ears were pierced. She may also use the last name Urdaneta.
The case is classified as a family abduction, a painful situation where a child is taken by a family member without legal custody.
The investigation into Caroline's disappearance led authorities to believe that she and her mother may have left the country. It is suspected that they could have traveled to Mexico or Venezuela. On November 5, 2003, a Federal Bureau of Investigation warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was issued for Alejandra Urdaneta. At the time of Caroline's abduction, her mother was 24 years old. Alejandra is described as being of Hispanic descent with brown hair and brown eyes. She has a tattoo of a peace sign on her right calf and another tattoo on her right arm. Authorities have also noted that she may use the aliases Ale or Alley, and the last names Teague or Sullivan. The Otero County Sheriff's Office is the primary investigating agency in this case.
Over the years, efforts to locate Caroline have continued, with organizations such as the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children creating age-progressed photos to show what she might look like as she has grown older. These images are a vital tool in keeping the public aware of her case and generating new leads. The hope is that someone, somewhere, will recognize Caroline or her mother and provide the crucial information needed to resolve this long-standing case. The disappearance of Caroline Victoria Teague is a heart-wrenching story of a child taken from her home, and the ongoing search highlights the enduring pain and uncertainty that families of missing children face.Last Seen: Jan 15, 2002
