Houston police have issued an AMBER Alert for 16-year-old Bless Flores and are urgently asking the public to help track her down after she was last seen late Thursday night in east Houston.
Investigators say Flores may be traveling with a 28-year-old man known to them only as “Hector.” According to KHOU, she was last spotted around 11 p.m. on Fleming Drive wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants. Police believe the pair may be in a Jeep with temporary license plate 23367TMP as officers work to pin down their location.
KHOU reports that Flores is about 5 feet 4 inches tall and roughly 110 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The outlet notes she reportedly has no tattoos or piercings and does not wear glasses or contacts. Authorities have identified the man she is believed to be with as a 28-year-old called “Hector,” although investigators have not released a full legal name. The station’s coverage includes the vehicle description and the temporary license plate, officials say, which could be key to finding them.
How the Alert Was Issued
The Houston Regional AMBER Alert was activated through the Texas Center for the Missing, which handles regional alerts and works with law enforcement and media partners to blast details out quickly. The Texas Center for the Missing explains that these alerts can light up highway message boards and trigger broad media distribution when a child is believed to be in danger.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Houston Police Department missing-persons line or call 911. HPD lists 832-394-1840 as a contact number for missing-persons inquiries, according to HPD.
What To Watch For
Police say the vehicle of interest is a Jeep of unknown model with temporary plate 23367TMP, and that Flores was last seen in east Houston near Fleming Drive. If you spot a teen matching her description or see a Jeep with that plate, do not approach. Call 911 first, then contact the HPD tip line to share what you saw, KHOU reports. Officers are asking the public to let trained law enforcement handle any direct contact so they can respond safely.
AMBER Alerts have helped bring many missing children home, and state officials regularly stress how crucial those extra sets of eyes can be. The Texas Department of Public Safety notes that the statewide alert program is designed to mobilize law enforcement partners, media and the public when a child’s safety is at risk. More details on the program are available from Texas DPS.
