The Austin Police is turning to the public to help quickly locate a missing 72-year-old woman and a two-year-old child, last spotted near River Place Boulevard at an ungodly hour of the morning. The duo, identified as Gloria Moore and Journey Johnson, were last seen Monday, February 12, at about 4:30 a.m. Police are sounding the alarm due to Moore's undisclosed medical condition, which can add layers of risk to this missing persons case, as reported by the Austin Police Department
The community is being urged to be on the lookout for a 2019 blue and grey Honda Civic, bearing Texas license plate 4722L37. Officials believe that to quickly find the pair is of the utmost importance, considering Gloria Moore's vulnerable state. The Austin Police Department described Moore as a Black female, standing 5'4" tall, weighing around 175 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Her companion, two-year-old Journey Johnson is also a Black female.
Those in the Austin area may be able to provide critical assistance in the search effort. Anyone with information that could lead to locating Moore and Johnson is advised to contact authorities immediately. There are few details about why the pair may have gone missing or where they could potentially be headed. Still, the fact that this is classified as an endangered missing persons case suggests urgency and concern from law enforcement, as per the Austin Police Department.
The golden rule in such cases: If you see them, don't hesitate to act. The Austin Police Department implores anyone who may catch a glance at Ms. Moore or Young Journey to call 911 or directly reach out to the APD's Missing Persons Unit at 512-974-5250.
