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TORRANCE, Calif. – Authorities are asking anyone who sees Alora Benitez, 15, who was last seen in the City of Torrance on Wednesday morning.

Alora Benitez is a Hispanic female who was last seen leaving with her mother and an adult male in a white 2013 BMW, 4-door sedan with Nevada License plate “MARIMAR”. It is unknown where they are heading but her mother and an adult male are suspects allegedly involved in the murder of a male who was found dead in the front seat of a white Audi in the 400 block of East Carson Plaza Drive in the City of Carson on April 16, 2019. The two are considered armed and dangerous.

The family of Alora is concerned for her safety. The public’s help is needed to locate Alora and return her safely to her family. If you see Alora or the suspect vehicle you should immediately call 911. Alora Benitez is described as 5’02”, 100 lbs, Hispanic with brown hair and brown eyes. Unknown clothing description.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau, Detective Lawler or Detective Blagg at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website Http://lacrimestoppers.org