This morning, Texas police are expanding their search for a missing 12-year-old girl, who they say may be the victim of trafficking. Imani Hughes was last seen a week ago and is at the center of a Houston-area Amber Alert.
Police have issued an Amber Alert for Hughes, a week after she was first reported missing. Initially, it was believed that she had walked away from her home. However, new information has surfaced, indicating a more troubling possibility.
Surveillance video from the neighborhood shows Hughes walking through the area before getting into a dark-colored Dodge pickup truck just before 2 a.m. on February 22nd. Investigators also found that Hughes had been using a social media website called Tagged, which focuses on connecting people for friendships or dating.
Authorities are now concerned that this case may involve trafficking, prompting the issuance of the Amber Alert on Thursday. Hughes' mother expressed extreme fear for her daughter's safety, emphasizing her young age and vulnerability.
The search for Hughes continues as police work to uncover more details about her disappearance. The circumstances surrounding her last known whereabouts are troubling, and the community is urged to remain vigilant and report any relevant information to assist in locating the missing girl.
