California Amber Alert: Alora Benitez last seen in Torrance

UPDATE: The amber alert has been expanded to include Nevada.

A California Amber Alert has been issued for 15-year-old Alora Benitez who is believed to be in the company of two murder suspects, local officials say. Anyone with information is urged to call 911 immediately.

Alora was last seen at 9 a.m. on Wednesday in Torrance, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. She is believed to be traveling with her mother and an adult male, both of whom are murder suspects.

They are believed to be traveling in a white 2013 BMW 4-door sedan with Nevada license plate “MARIMAR.” It’s unknown where they may be heading, according to the amber alert, which was issued on late Wednesday night.

Alora’s mother and the adult man, whose names have not been released, are suspects in the murder of a man who was found dead in the front seat of a parked car in Carson on Tuesday. “They are considered armed and dangerous,” the amber alert said.

Anyone who sees Alora or the suspect vehicle is urged to call 911 immediately, or call Detective Lawler or Detective Blagg at (323) 890-5500 if you have any other information that could help investigators. If you prefer to stay anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).

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